Software Engineer All Levels

Adaptic; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic is seeking Software Engineers to join their mission-driven team in Corridor North, MD. As a Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the full software lifecycle on critical systems operating in high-stakes environments. You’ll have the opportunity to work with large datasets, develop scalable solutions, and improve existing capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python, Java, or C++, and must hold a current TS/SCI with polygraph. Adaptic offers extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages.

Qualifications

• All positions require a current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience in Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
• Interest in large-scale data and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance complex systems for high-stakes environments.
• Translate user needs into high-performance software designs.
• Test and validate software to ensure reliability.

Skills

Software development in Python

Software development in Java

Software development in C++

Working with large-scale data

Distributed systems

Real-time processing

Collaborative mindset

Independently working

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

It's a Mission in Every Line of Code: Join us as a Software Engineer!

At Adaptic, we don't just write code— we build mission-driven systems that push the boundaries of what's possible. Join a collaborative team where your expertise in software engineering contributes to real-world impact. Your ideas are valued, your skills are sharpened, and your contributions drive innovation that matters.

Whether you're early in your career or leading teams and architecting solutions, we're looking for all levels of engineers who want to solve hard problems, grow their skillsets, and make an impact. Let us guide you in finding the perfect match for your level and ideal role.

Your Impact

You’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle—design, development, integration, and optimization—on systems that operate at scale and in high-stakes environments. Day-to-day, that can look like:

• Building and enhancing complex systems, from real-time processing and large-scale analytics to mission applications
• Translating user needs into scalable, high-performance software designs
• Developing new features and improving existing capabilities across modern tech stacks
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues in complex environments
• Integrating software into new platforms, environments, or data ecosystems
• Working with large, diverse datasets and building efficient data queries and pipelines
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused solutions
• Testing, validating, and refining software to ensure performance and reliability
• Contributing to system design decisions, including trade-offs, reuse, and integration of COTS/GOTS technologies
• Continuously improving development processes, documentation, and engineering standards

Qualifications

• All positions require a current TS/SCI with polygraph
• Experience with software development in languages like Python, Java, C++, or similar
• Experience or interest in working with large-scale data, distributed systems, or real-time processing
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work both independently and on a team
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Cloud (AWS), DevOps/CI/CD, or containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Exposure to CNO, data analytics, machine learning, or AI-driven systems
• Experience working in mission or high-performance computing environments

Engineer smarter. Build Bolder. Apply now and learn more about our extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages!