Senior Software Engineer - DoD Systems (Secret Clearance)

Bigbear.ai; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing AI/ML company supporting the DoD. You will design, develop, and deploy software systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.

The role involves collaboration with data scientists and systems analysts to deliver cloud-forward data environments and scalable pipelines, with onsite work and possible SIPR remote options. U.S. residency and security clearances required.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET Security Clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5–8 years experience, or Master's with 3–6 years, or PhD with 0–3 years.
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end development.
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning in operational applications.
• Experience with the listed technologies: Angular, DotNet, Python, Docker, AWS Services, Helm/YAML, SQL Server, Qlik, DataBricks, Web/Data Pipelines, GitLab.
• Equivalent technologies (React vs Angular, Java vs DotNet, PostgreSQL vs SQL Server, Azure vs AWS) acceptable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications using full-stack principles.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to design systems and gather requirements.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to assess feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes.
• Shape and implement cloud-forward data environments and data pipelines for DoW operations.
• Ensure software standards are met and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Coordinate software installations and monitor equipment to meet specifications.

Skills

Full-stack development

Angular

DotNet

Python

Docker

AWS Services

Helm/YAML

SQL Server

Qlik

DataBricks

Web/Data Pipelines

GitLab

Security Clearance: SECRET/TS-SCI

AI/ML in operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

PhD in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Angular

DotNet

Python

Docker

AWS

Helm/YAML

SQL Server

Qlik

DataBricks

GitLab

Job description

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing AI/ML company supporting the DoD. You will design, develop, and deploy software systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.

The role involves collaboration with data scientists and systems analysts to deliver cloud-forward data environments and scalable pipelines, with onsite work and possible SIPR remote options. U.S. residency and security clearances required.