Principal Software Tool Developer (SWE4)

Wyetech, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 127,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 200 hours annually

Medical Plan Options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D Benefits

Short/Long Disability

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Wyetech-branded clothing

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Senior Software Tool Developer to transform research concepts into operational cryptanalytic tools. The role collaborates with researchers, stakeholders, and end users to enhance enterprise Java tools and deploy software from prototypes to daily mission use.

The candidate will lead technical development efforts, review architectures, and contribute to automated testing, debugging, and maintenance. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Related degrees may be considered if coursework includes CS fundamentals.
• Information Technology or Information Systems degrees may be considered if coursework is equivalent.
• Formal or informal leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain complex software systems.
• Apply computer science principles, discrete mathematics, probability, and statistics to complex software engineering challenges.
• Develop and transition research-based software prototypes and algorithms into operational tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.
• Perform software architecture reviews, system integration, automated testing, debugging, maintenance, and release planning.
• Lead enhancement and modernization of enterprise Java applications, including new feature development and software optimization.
• Develop technical documentation, provide training and user support, and present briefings to stakeholders.

Skills

Java

Python

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Visual Studio

GitLab

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

Visual Studio

GitLab

Job description

Senior Software Tool Developer (Software Engineer Level 4 – SWE4)

Wyetech is seeking a motivated Senior Software Tool Developer to support a growing project within the Technology & Data Analysis mission. The Software Engineer will collaborate with mission stakeholders, researchers, and end users to develop innovative tools that enhance cryptanalytic engineering and analysis. This position focuses on transforming research concepts, software prototypes, and algorithms into operational capabilities for daily mission use.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong experience with enterprise Java application development, including enhancing and maintaining existing software tools.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Rust, C++, TypeScript, Visual Studio, and GitLab.
• Experience developing software capabilities from research concepts and prototypes through testing, integration, and operational deployment.
• Ability to evaluate existing software functionality, review technical documentation, and implement new features and parameters.
• Experience performing software and architecture reviews, transition and release planning, and software maintenance.
• Experience with automated testing, debugging, version control, and user support.
• Ability to lead technical development efforts and collaborate with researchers, mission stakeholders, and end users.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with graph representation and transformation into alternative graph structures.
• Knowledge of digital logic emulation.
• Experience re-architecting software using object-oriented techniques.
• Experience with file parsing and generation within optimization frameworks.
• 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.

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

(U) Develop and transition research-based software prototypes and algorithms into operational tools supporting cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.

(U) Perform software architecture reviews, system integration, automated testing, debugging, maintenance, and release planning.

(U) Lead the enhancement and modernization of enterprise Java applications, including new feature development and software optimization.

(U) Develop technical documentation, provide training and user support, 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.

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.