C/C++ Developer (FSP Clearance) - 177356 - 177480

Piper Companies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a C/C++ Developer focused on encryption for a government contracting org, onsite in Fort Meade, MD. 5+ years experience with C/C++, cryptography, Linux, and active TS/SCI with FS Poly. The role supports secure software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities span encryption software design, cryptographic solutions, code reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems. Salary range $100k–$150k plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with encryption/cryptography applications.
• Linux-based development experience.
• Active TS/SCI with FS Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain encryption-focused software.
• Design secure cryptographic solutions to support mission objectives.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into efficient, scalable software designs.
• Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and optimization of existing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate encryption technologies into larger systems.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance.

Skills

C/C++

Encryption

Linux

TS/SCI Clearance

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a C / C++ Developer focused on encryption development for a leading government contracting organization. The C / C++ Developer will support the design, development, and enhancement of secure encryption solutions within a highly mission-critical environment. The C/C++ Developer role is a long term contract opportunity, requires you to work onsite 5 days per week in Fort Meade, MD and requires a TS/SCI with a FS Poly.

Responsibilities of the C / C++ Developer:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain encryption-focused software applications using C and C++.
• Design and implement secure cryptographic solutions to support mission objectives.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into efficient, scalable software designs.
• Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and optimization of existing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate encryption technologies into larger systems.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance.

Requirements of the C / C++ Developer:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using C and C++.
• Experience developing or supporting encryption, cryptographic, or cybersecurity-related applications.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience working within Linux-based environments.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance.

Compensation for the C / C++ Developer:

• Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

C++, C Programming, Software Development, Encryption Development, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Secure Software Engineering, Linux, Systems Programming, Application Development, Software Design, Debugging, Code Review, Algorithm Development, Data Structures, Information Security, TS/SCI FSP, Fort Meade, Government Contracting, Secure Systems, Low-Level Development

This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.