Senior Application Developer

Belay Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

10% matching in 401(k) contributions

$5,000 annual training/tuition

Job summary

Belay Technologies is looking for an Applications Developer to join their intel team in Fort Meade. This role involves designing and integrating software solutions critical to national security, demanding a flexible and motivated engineer.

Candidates should have extensive experience in CNO software development, reverse engineering, and familiarity with technologies like C, Python, and Git. Belay offers rich benefits including 8 weeks paid leave, 401(k) matching, and a robust salary range of $164,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph.
• 12 years of experience with a B.S. or 10 years with an M.S.
• Familiarity with developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded Applications.

Responsibilities

• Augment existing toolsets.
• Produce end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
• Work with customer leadership to build relationships.

Skills

CNO specific software development

Reverse Engineering

C, C++, Python, Rust, Go

Vulnerability Research and Exploit development

Knowledge of SIGINT collection and analysis systems

Education

B.S. degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ghidra

Git

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Belay Technologies is seeking an Applications Developer to join our intel team. You will act as an embedded developer/general‑purpose CNO software engineer for upcoming projects where you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to provide mission‑centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support. This fast‑paced and dynamic environment demands a flexible, highly motivated engineer with strong desire to learn new skills and tackle evolving challenges that are critical to national security.

Responsibilities:

• Augment existing toolsets.
• Derive, document, and analyze requirements.
• Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.
• Produce end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
• Be able to work with customer leadership to build relationships to help enable and improve mission success.

Must Haves:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph.
• 12 yrs., B.S. or 10 yrs. w/ M.S., 4 yrs. of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

• Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded Applications, with a demonstrated expert proficiency in reverse engineering.
• Experience with Reverse Engineering, especially with Ghidra.
• Produce and modify software systems in C, C++, Python, Rust, and Go.
• Provide support for fielded software systems.
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
• Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Deep experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.
• Knowledge of end‑to‑end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Be willing to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives.

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Experience with any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Go, Bash, Assembly (both x86 and x64), PowerShell, Perl, C#.
• Cryptologic development experience.

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday, 11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay’s volunteer program.
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one.
• $5,000 annual training/tuition.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• 100% company‑funded HSA.
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance).
• Dental coverage including orthodontia.
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded.
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes.
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

Salary Range: $164,000 to $200,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.