Real-Time Security Systems Software Engineer (Linux/C++)

Frontdoor Defense; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontdoor Defense in Woburn, MA is seeking a Software Engineer to build secure, real-time data communications software for national security use. The role requires strong Linux development experience, proficiency in Python, C, or C++, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team, focusing on rapid prototyping and delivering impactful solutions across networking layers from physical to application layer.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols.
• Strong passion for results-driven development on Linux systems.
• Experience with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Execute assigned tasks and report overall status to project leadership.
• Develop and test novel software spanning research, development, and deployed production systems.
• Identify creative approaches to open-ended problems.
• Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced team environment.
• Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis.
• Create customer-facing operational systems.

Skills

Python

C

C++

GNU/Linux

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Electrical & Computer Engineering / Applied Mathematics

Job description

Frontdoor Defense in Woburn, MA is seeking a Software Engineer to build secure, real-time data communications software for national security use. The role requires strong Linux development experience, proficiency in Python, C, or C++, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary cyber/networking team, focusing on rapid prototyping and delivering impactful solutions across networking layers from physical to application layer.