Senior Software Engineer: Distributed Systems & AI Analytics

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable, high-performance systems that support critical missions. You will work on distributed computing, data pipelines, and real-time intelligence applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevSecOps.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 6+ years in production C++ and 5+ years building scalable systems, with Linux expertise and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• 6+ years production-grade C++ experience.
• 5+ years building scalable distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Linux development environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes/Podman/Docker; CI/CD & Git.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for distributed systems with scalability and performance optimization in mind.
• Integrate machine learning models and AI-driven analytics to augment signal processing and network intelligence.
• Build and optimize containerized applications (Kubernetes, Helm) and microservices architectures for operational efficiency.
• Develop solutions for event-driven systems and large-scale data workflows using Kafka and gRPC.
• Work collaboratively across teams to incorporate data-driven insights into new and existing systems.
• Prototype new concepts and iterate on innovative ideas to improve automation, efficiency, and system performance.
• Maintain adherence to agile development practices and modern DevSecOps workflows with a focus on security and reliability.

Skills

C++ production code

Distributed systems

Linux development

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

Podman

Docker

Helm

Git

Job description

Nightwing in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable, high-performance systems that support critical missions. You will work on distributed computing, data pipelines, and real-time intelligence applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevSecOps.

The role requires a BS in a STEM field, 6+ years in production C++ and 5+ years building scalable systems, with Linux expertise and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.