Senior Software Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (C++): Developing resilient and scalable distributed systems for national security missions with an accent on signal processing, AI-driven analytics, and software modernization. Focus on building large-scale data pipelines, optimizing containerized microservices, and integrating machine learning models into real-time intelligence applications.

Location: Onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Salary: $99,000 - $206,000

Company

hirify.global provides cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services for the intelligence community, defense, and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable distributed systems with a focus on performance optimization.
• Integrate ML models and AI-driven analytics to augment signal processing and network intelligence.
• Build and optimize containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm within microservices architectures.
• Develop event-driven systems and large-scale data workflows using Kafka and gRPC.
• Prototype innovative concepts to improve system automation and operational efficiency.
• Implement modern DevSecOps workflows and maintain agile development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 6+ years of experience writing production-grade C++ code.
• 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable systems.
• Proficiency in Linux-based development, data structures, and algorithm design.
• Experience with containerized applications using Kubernetes, Podman, or Docker.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• Experience with event-driven architectures, Kafka, RESTful services, or gRPC.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks for analyzing network traffic or signal processing.
• Understanding of multithreading, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience integrating LLMs into existing workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
• Collaborative environment valuing creativity and innovation with real-world impact.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and opportunities for professional growth.