Senior Software Engineer, hyperscale

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer, Hyperscale, to design and implement large-scale HPC solutions. The role requires analyzing existing systems, identifying bottlenecks, and delivering performant software for demanding environments.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of C/C++ on Unix/Linux, experience with HPC, and build systems like Make/CMake. Location options include Annapolis Junction, MD or Dulles, VA; relocation is not guaranteed, but a signing bonus may be offered.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with poly required.
• 8+ years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems.
• Proficiency in HPC applications, hyperscale compute, and storage architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HPC and hyperscale software solutions for large-scale environments.
• Analyze bottlenecks in existing software to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, solutions architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact software.

Skills

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Build systems

Performance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Make/CMake

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Senior Principal Software Engineer, Hyperscale

We are seeking a senior software engineer to design and implement innovative solutions for large-scale software environments requiring excellent technical and interpersonal skills to analyze, define, implement, and optimize High Performance Computing (HPC) and Hyperscale solutions. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact software products that must scale to meet ever-growing demand. You must be able to analyze existing software solutions and assess their bottlenecks to design and implement performant computational solutions.

Technical Requirements

• Current TS/SCI with poly required.
• Proficiency in HPC applications, hyperscale compute, and storage architectures
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer network architecture and computer software architecture
• Experience with delay tolerant networking, scalable technologies, and microservice architectures
• 8+ years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
• Passion for software computational performance and maintainable software design

Desired Experience

• Team or task leadership experience
• Comfort working with engineers, solutions architects, and stakeholders
• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Position work locations are either Annapolis Junction, MD or Dulles, VA

This position is not relocation eligible, but a signing bonus may be an option for the sufficiently qualified candidate.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

The salary associated with this position $122,000-$253,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.