Cyber Defense Software Research Engineer

Peraton; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs seeks a Software Research Engineer to join our onsite team in Silver Spring or Basking Ridge. You will engage in design, coding, testing, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity and networking applications.

Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, reviewing code, prototyping mission tools, and ensuring software reliability. A strong background in C/C++, Python, Linux, and DevOps is expected, with TS SCI eligibility and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics or related field; MS/MA preferred.
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas.
• Expertise in C, C++, Java, Python, Go or similar languages.
• US Citizenship required; Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic environment with professional interactions.
• Develop front-line research, design, and deployment of an existing application.
• Design, test, code, and develop solutions to meet customer needs; maintain and upgrade software; document applications.
• Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews, and regular software releases.
• Collaborate to prototype and operationalize mission tools.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Go

Linux

DevOps

Git/CI-CD

Top Secret Clearance

US Citizenship

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics

MS/MA preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK Stack

Flask API

REST/GraphQL/gRPC

Git

Job description

Peraton Labs seeks a Software Research Engineer to join our onsite team in Silver Spring or Basking Ridge. You will engage in design, coding, testing, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity and networking applications.

Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, reviewing code, prototyping mission tools, and ensuring software reliability. A strong background in C/C++, Python, Linux, and DevOps is expected, with TS SCI eligibility and US citizenship.