Software Engineer

Beyond SOF; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF in Maryland invites a Software Engineer to design and implement secure data processing algorithms for distributed systems. You will work with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and AWS to build scalable services and APIs.

As one of the first engineers at an early-stage startup, you’ll influence technical direction, product design, and the company culture while pursuing continuous learning across security, performance optimization, and full-stack development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Math, or related field is required.
• Strong problem solving and rapid learning.
• Experience with distributed processing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure processing algorithms for distributed data systems.
• Build distributed systems using Hadoop, Spark, and AWS.
• Harden algorithms and services against compromise.
• Develop new services and APIs to improve user experience.
• Join early-stage startup and influence technical direction and product design.

Education

B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Java

Python

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Software Engineer
Location:in MD - 15 mins. from DC

What you'll get to do:

• Implement algorithms for secure processing of data on distributed systems, using techniques like homomorphic cryptography and trusted execution.
• Build distributed systems using technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and AWS.
• Harden algorithms and services against compromise.
• Build new services and APIs to improve user experience.
• As one of the first engineers at an early-stage start-up, you'll be able to influence every aspect of the business, from technical direction to product design to company culture.

What you need to be successful:

• Desire and ability to learn new technical skills, quickly and constantly.
• 4+ years software engineering experience.
• B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Java and Python.
• Prior experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • Cryptography
  • Security architecture
  • Database design
  • Performance optimization
  • Distributed processing (Spark, Hadoop)
  • DevOps
  • Full-stack web development
  • Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)