Software Engineer Level 4 (HPC)

Culper Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401k with 10% match

4 weeks PTO + 11 holidays

Professional development stipend

Tech device allotment

Wellness program

Recognition program

Exclusive events

Job summary

Culper Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain a comprehensive metrics and monitoring solution for HPC environments.

The role emphasizes Splunk, automation, data analysis, and software development to improve reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 12+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 14+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Shell or Perl.
• Strong experience with Splunk, including: Data onboarding, Field extractions, Performance tuning, Alerting and event correlation.
• Experience interfacing with log management tools such as Syslog-ng and rsyslog.
• Familiarity with Kafka.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts and automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD methodologies and tools, including GitLab CI.
• Experience using Git source control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed metrics and monitoring solutions for HPC systems.
• Develop software solutions using Python and automation scripting.
• Build and optimize Splunk dashboards, reports, alerts, and data models.
• Perform Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain monitoring workflows, including alerting, incident management, and event correlation.
• Automate operational processes using scripting languages such as Shell and Perl.
• Integrate and manage log data from tools such as Syslog-ng and rsyslog.
• Support message-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation tools such as Ansible.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and software delivery practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Skills

Linux

Splunk

Automation scripting

Python

Shell

Perl

CI/CD

Git

Data analysis

Incident management

Education

Master's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Computer Science

14+ years software engineering experience

Tools

GitLab CI

Ansible

Kafka

Syslog-ng

rsyslog

Splunk

Python

Shell scripting

Perl scripting

Job description

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits:

Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

• We are seeking aSenior Software Engineerto support the design, development, and sustainment of a comprehensiveMetrics and Monitoring solution for High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The ideal candidate will help build and maintain scalable monitoring capabilities that improve the reliability, performance, and operational visibility of complex HPC environments. This role requires strong experience withSplunk, automation, data analysis, and software development. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering teams to develop monitoring solutions, optimize system performance, and support mission-critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain distributedmetrics and monitoring solutionsfor HPC systems.
• Develop software solutions usingPythonand automation scripting.
• Build and optimizeSplunk dashboards, reports, alerts, and data models.
• Perform Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain monitoring workflows, including alerting, incident management, and event correlation.
• Automate operational processes using scripting languages such asShell and Perl.
• Integrate and manage log data from tools such asSyslog-ng and rsyslog.
• Support message-driven architectures using technologies such asKafka.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation tools such asAnsible.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and software delivery practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenshipwith an activeTS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• One of the following education/experience combinations:
• Master's degree inComputer Science or a related disciplineplus10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree inComputer Science or a related disciplineplus12+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 14+ years of Software Engineering experiencesupporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience working withLinux command-line tools and environments.
• Experience developing automation scripts usingShell or Perl.
• Strong experience withSplunk, including:
• Data onboarding
• Field extractions
• Performance tuning
• Alerting and event correlation
• Experience interfacing with log management tools such asSyslog-ng and rsyslog.
• Familiarity with message brokers such asKafka.
• Experience withInfrastructure as Code (IaC)concepts and automation tools such asAnsible.
• Experience withCI/CD methodologies and tools, including GitLab CI.
• Experience usingGit source control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with theAtlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience supportingHPC environments, distributed systems, and enterprise-scale monitoring solutions.
• Experience developing operational dashboards and analytics for large-scale computing environments.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and DevOps methodologies. the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate

The pay range for this role is:

240,000 - 250,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)