Senior Software Engineer, Cyber Analytics & Networking

Punch Cyber Corp; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-performance network defense technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in C/C++ and Python programming on Linux, along with a solid understanding of network architecture and TCP/IP fundamentals. This role supports advanced cybersecurity research, offering ownership and freedom in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience on Linux.
• 3+ years of Python programming experience.
• 3+ years of experience with networking and network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop performant C/C++ applications for Linux-based environments.
• Write and maintain Python code for automation, integration, and data analysis.
• Develop and optimize software that interfaces directly with network protocols.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Network architecture

Understanding TCP/IP stack

Tools

Docker

Elastic Stack

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop high-performance network defense technologies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in C/C++ and Python programming on Linux, along with a solid understanding of network architecture and TCP/IP fundamentals. This role supports advanced cybersecurity research, offering ownership and freedom in a collaborative work environment.