CNO Focused Sr. Software Engineer

Set of X; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Training and Professional Development

Stock Plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X in Maryland is searching for a CNO-focused Senior Software Engineer. The role entails leading projects, automating data processes, and collaborating with mission stakeholders.

Candidates should have substantial experience in Python and the CNO domain. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and over $5,000 for professional development.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience required, or 4 additional years in place of B.S.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Experience leading a development team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack data analysis application projects in CNO.
• Elicit requirements from mission stakeholders.
• Identify and extract relevant customer data.

Skills

Python programming

CNO domain experience

HTTP-based APIs

Data processing platforms

Software source control (git)

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Data presentation

Stakeholder interaction

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.

Job Summary

This CNO-focused Senior Software Engineer will be supporting analysts and operators in multiple product groups by designing, developing, and integrating tools to automate data collection, analysis, and presentation. Having a deep understanding of the customer's mission, dataflow, and tooling is critical to this position. You will be expected to provide guidance and vision as you work with mission stakeholders and software engineers to specify, develop, integrate, and test new workflows aided by AI/ML technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project from inception to delivery in the CNO domain, including problem decomposition, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of full-stack data analysis applications.
• Interact with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise solutions.
• Navigate customer data types to identify and extract relevant information.
• Collaborate with other software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend pathways for fixes.
• Overcome inevitable obstacles.

Required Skills

• Production‑grade software development experience in Python.
• Experience within the CNO domain developing tools to meet analyst and operator pain points.
• Experience leveraging HTTP‑based APIs to access data through queries.
• Practical experience with platforms for processing Agency data sets.
• Experience with software source control (git) and Atlassian tool suite – Jira, Confluence.
• Experience presenting data analysis results to customers.
• Experience interacting with stakeholders to elicit requirements.

Desired Skills

• Experience working as a lead for a development team.
• Practical experience in one or more artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs).
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Familiarity with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with web application/UI development.

Education / Experience

12 years of experience, B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional years in place of B.S.

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take‑home pay.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year‑end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax‑free.

Additional Perks and Benefits

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work‑life balance or sell back unused time for double the value.
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh.
• Profit‑Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end‑of‑year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for each successful referral.