Software Engineer - Mid to Experienced Level (MD/TX)

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service is seeking a Software Engineer to work across a broad set of computer science areas including cybersecurity, HPC, quantum computing, data analytics, ML/AI, cryptology, algorithms, and platform development. The role emphasizes the full software development lifecycle and programming expertise in a highly dynamic environment.

Qualifications include entry-level to senior experience with a focus on formal software development practices; NSA values

Qualifications

• Experience in the software development process, from requirements analysis to maintenance.
• Strong programming skills across relevant languages and platforms.

Skills

Software development

Programming

Requirements analysis

Software design

Testing

Deployment

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree

Job description

As a Software Engineer at NSA, you can focus on virtually any area of computer science including cybersecurity, high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing research, data analytics, machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), cryptology/cryptography, complex algorithms, large-scale platform development and many others. The sheer breadth of technologies NSA uses provides countless opportunities for broadening your expertise and leadership growth.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be in the software development process (i.e., requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.