Sr Software Developer

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 174,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ELEVI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Cybersecurity Infrastructure (CI) team, defending our nation’s networks. The role involves data extraction, malware analysis modernization, and expanding AI-assisted tooling to optimize code development and testing.

You will join a team that explores new technologies, prototypes mission tools and analytics, and develops new algorithms to address mission-related problems in national security systems.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of software engineering in similar programs or 4+ years in comparable roles.
• Active security clearance FS Poly.
• Experience in large, mature codebases and contributing safely to existing systems.
• Strong Java and Python development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support AI-assisted development and expansion of tooling for code development and testing.
• Collaborate with Mission and Operations to develop data extraction capabilities and metadata storage techniques.
• Prototype new mission tools and analytics; explore emerging technologies for national security programs.
• Develop algorithms and tooling to enhance malware analysis and knowledge management.

Skills

Java

Python

Regex/pattern matching

Unit testing

Debugging

Git

Maven

Linux/shell

VS Code

Codebase knowledge

Tools

Git

Maven

Linux

VS Code

Job description

In Order to Join the ELEVI Team you will need:

• You must have a current or active security clearance with a FS Poly.
• Possess twenty (20)+ years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required or 4 more years experience
• ELEVI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Cybersecurity Infrastructure (CI) TTO which defends our nation’s most critical unclassified and classified networks. This position is on the CI Integration team supporting an Identity Intelligence task. The candidate will collaborate with Mission and Operations elements to develop complex data extraction capabilities. The candidate will also expand existing AI tools to optimize code development and testing.
• Required Skills:
  • Programming: Strong Java, Python developer skills
  • Parsing and extraction: Regex/pattern matching, data parsing, and transformation of structured and semi-structured data
  • Quality and troubleshooting: Debugging, root cause analysis, unit testing, and regression testing
  • Tooling and environment: Git, Maven, Linux/shell, VS Code
  • Codebase fluency: Ability to work effectively in large, mature codebases and contribute safely to existing systems
• Desired Skills:
  • AI-assisted development / LLM tooling: familiarity with coding agents and AI-assisted workflows (eg, Claude Code, reusable skills, prompt-driven automation)
• Support the modernization of malware analysis and develop techniques for metadata storage for knowledge management to support the defense of national security systems.
• The engineer will be a part of a team who explores new technologies and prototypes new mission tools and analytics.
• The team also develops new algorithms and innovative techniques to address mission related problems.

Some of the day-to-day activities

• Support the modernization of malware analysis and develop techniques for metadata storage for knowledge management to support the defense of national security systems.
• The engineer will be a part of a team who explores new technologies and prototypes new mission tools and analytics.
• The team also develops new algorithms and innovative techniques to address mission related problems.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$174,400 - $220,300

We’re an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants—without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.