Software Engineer III

Black Eagle Defense

$209K — $266K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience as a Software Engineer in relevant programs and contracts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Expertise in leveraging LLMs for problem-solving, including prompt engineering.
  • Strong skills in Python development across complex applications.
  • Experience in integrating AI models into automated pipelines using APIs.
  • Familiarity with core networking principles and standard network protocols.
  • Proficient in using Git for source control and Atlassian tools for documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Architect agentic Python automations to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conduct comprehensive vulnerability research and technical data analysis.
  • Drive the development lifecycle for new tools and plugins, from concept to deployment.
  • Innovate and document advanced operational tradecraft.
  • Manage strategic outreach to customers and engage key stakeholders.
  • Utilize AI workflows to streamline internal systems.
  • Execute technical customer requests and fulfill operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SALARY RANGE $209,000 - $266,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer III role, you will serve as a hybrid Analyst/Developer utilizing your experience in LLMs and AI-integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives. In this position, you will participate in every stage of the development lifecycle for new tools and plugins, from initial conceptualization through deployment. Your core focus will involve architecting agentic Python automations, conducting vulnerability research, analyzing complex technical data, innovating and documenting operational tradecraft, and managing strategic customer outreach.

Required Skills

SKILLS

  • Design and deploy agentic AI workflows utilizing autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline internal operations and improve system efficiency
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python
  • Conduct targeted vulnerability analysis
  • Develop and document advanced operational tradecraft
  • Execute on technical customer requests and operational requirements
  • Perform strategic customer outreach and stakeholder engagement


QUALIFICATIONS Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements:

  • Leverage LLMs to solve complex technical problems with expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization
  • Integrate AI models into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools
  • Demonstrate strong Python development skills across complex applications
  • Parse, manipulate, and transform unstructured datasets for analysis
  • Apply core networking principles and understand standard network protocols
  • Conduct open-source research and analytical investigations
  • Apply foundational knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
  • Utilize Git for source control and code collaboration
  • Leverage Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, for workflow management and documentation


Desired Skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

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