CNO Software Developer

Metric Geo; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior CNO Software Developer to work on high-assurance, hands-on projects at Fort Meade, MD. You will operate at the hardware/software boundary, building and refining custom CNO capabilities used in live mission contexts.

The role demands ownership of complex problems across low-level systems, networking, and exploitation, contributing directly to capabilities in active mission contexts. Collaboration with a high-caliber team is a key facet of the role.

Qualifications

• This role requires extensive experience in low-level or systems software development (5–10+ years).
• Advanced programming in C, C++, or Python is required.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, sockets, and packet-level behavior.
• Experience in CNO/CNE development, exploit development, reverse engineering, or OS internals.
• Familiarity with Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Wireshark is expected.

Skills

Low-level software

C/C++/Python

TCP/IP networking

CNO/CNE development

Exploit development

Reverse engineering

OS internals

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Wireshark

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Wireshark

Job description

Role: CNO Software Developer (Senior Level)

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Client: Advanced Engineering Team supporting U.S. Defense & Intelligence Missions

We are partnering with a high-caliber engineering team operating at the forefront of cyber operations, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence.

With sustained growth across multi-domain missions (cyber, RF, and space) and continued investment in next-generation, software-defined capabilities, they’re scaling teams to build mission-critical platforms deployed in real-world operational environments.

About the Role:

This is a deeply technical, hands-on role focused on building and refining custom CNO capabilities. You’ll work close to the hardware/software boundary, developing tools that operate in constrained, real-world environments - not simulations.

You’ll be expected to take ownership of complex problems across low-level systems, networking, and exploitation, contributing directly to capabilities used in active mission contexts.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in low-level or systems-focused software development (typically 5–10+ years).
• Advanced programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, sockets, and packet-level behavior.
• Experience in one or more of the following: CNO/CNE development, exploit development, reverse engineering, or OS internals (Windows/Linux).
• Proven ability to build, modify, or debug complex capabilities - not just use existing tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Wireshark is expected.

Important:

• Due to the nature of this work, we are only able to consider candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. No sponsorship is available.