Software Engineer (Scalable Systems)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Scalable Systems): Designing and developing scalable, resilient software systems for mission-critical SIGINT operations with an accent on distributed computing, microservices, and AI-driven analytics. Focus on optimizing large-scale data pipelines and implementing machine learning models to enhance signal processing and network analysis.

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

Salary: $99,000 – $206,000

Company

hirify.global provides advanced cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services for the defense and intelligence communities.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable software systems to support mission-critical operations.
• Integrate machine learning models and AI-driven analytics to augment signal processing and network analysis.
• Optimize system performance for distributed computing, microservices, and containerized environments.
• Build high-impact projects involving large-scale data pipelines, message brokering, and adaptive algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate real-time data-driven solutions into platforms.
• Apply DevSecOps tools and workflows to ensure agile development and configuration management standards.

Requirements

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Expertise in scalable and distributed systems, Kubernetes, Helm, and Podman.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux-based development workflows.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithm design.
• Experience with secure DevSecOps workflows and Git.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph and U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• Experience applying ML/AI models to analyze network traffic or signal processing.
• Deep knowledge of event-driven systems, Kafka, and gRPC.
• Experience with multithreading, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming.
• Embedded software design and hardware integration experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art tools, cloud computing, and ML technologies.
• Mission-driven work directly contributing to national security.
• Collaborative environment that values creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays.