Principal Software Engineer (SWE4)

Wyetech, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (SWE4) to join the Advanced Analytics Team. You will analyze requirements, design innovative software solutions, and develop high-performance capabilities for mission objectives.

The role emphasizes advanced software engineering, algorithm development, binary analysis, and low-level systems programming. Security clearance and collaboration with stakeholders are key to delivering robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus thirteen (13) years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth, directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems.
• Apply discrete mathematics, probability, statistics to complex software engineering challenges.
• Generalize techniques across multiple domains, document and train stakeholders.
• Present briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C/C++

x86 Assembly

OOP

Software Architecture

Algorithms

Data Structures

OS Internals

Binary Analysis

Reverse Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Computer Science or related

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related

Associate's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Binary Analysis Tools

Shellcode Detection Tools

Reverse Engineering Tools

Low-Level Development Tools

Job description

Principal Software Engineer (Software Engineer Level 4 – SWE4)

Wyetech is seeking a motivated Principal Software Engineer (SWE4) to support the Advanced Analytics Team mission. The engineer will collaborate with mission stakeholders to analyze requirements, design innovative technical solutions, and develop high-performance software capabilities. This position focuses on advanced software engineering, algorithm development, binary analysis, and low-level systems programming to support complex mission objectives.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong proficiency in Python, with the ability to read and understand C/C++ and x86 Assembly.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex software applications using object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, operating system design, compilers, and debugging techniques.
• Experience analyzing legacy code and translating conceptual designs into scalable software architectures.
• Proficiency in algorithm development, data structures, dynamic programming, heuristics, and modeling techniques.
• Experience with operating system internals, low-level software development, file I/O, system APIs, and memory management.
• Experience analyzing executable programs and developing tools for binary analysis, shellcode detection, malware analysis, function identification, and reverse engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and collaborate with mission stakeholders to develop high-performance technical solutions.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and protocol analysis.
• Formal or informal technical leadership experience.

The Software Engineer shall analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems. Appropriately apply discrete mathematics, probability, statistics, and other relevant computer science principles to complex software systems. Generalize techniques across multiple domains, develop appropriate documentation and training, and present technical briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

Capabilities

(U) Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, and maintain complex software systems supporting advanced analytical missions.

(U) Apply computer science principles, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics to complex software engineering challenges.

(U) Design and implement scalable software architectures, advanced algorithms, and high-performance analytical capabilities.

(U) Develop and enhance software tools supporting binary analysis, executable program analysis, and low-level systems programming.

(U) Analyze legacy code, troubleshoot software issues, and implement efficient technical solutions.

(U) Develop technical documentation, provide training, and present briefings and demonstrations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus eleven (11) years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline plus thirteen (13) years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth, directly related experience.

Degree requirements

• Degree must be in Computer Science or a qualifying related discipline.
• Related degrees, including Engineering and Mathematics, may be considered if coursework includes foundational Computer Science subjects: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics.
• Information Technology or Information Systems degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent in amount and type to a Computer Science major.

Relevant experience must include software development and programming, including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance.

Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Citizenship: United States Citizenship required.

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.

Hourly Pay Range: $92.54–$125.31

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications; and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.