Software Engineer II w/

Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements:

• At least 2 years of software development experience
• At least 2 years working with full-stack technologies, including Java and scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python
• Experience developing exploitation capabilities for Linux environments
• Experience taking a defined vulnerability from concept through an exploited proof of concept
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android operating systems, application behavior, and network traffic analysis for identifying malware exploits
• Experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations; experience on the same or a similar contract is highly desirable
• Bachelors degree in an Information Technology discipline or equivalent experience
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance
• Competencies include focus, change management, developing others, oral and written communication, interpersonal awareness, relationship building, analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking, technical expertise, initiative, innovation, results orientation, teamwork, and customer service

• Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research
• Use disassemblers, decompilers, debuggers, and other analysis tools
• Research adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to support mission owners
• Apply vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and defensive-process experience to offensive cyber operations supporting security missions
• Apply advanced principles, theories, and technologies, and contribute to new cyber operations concepts and tradecraft

• Android
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Network
• Python
• Security
• Windows
• iOS
• Mobile

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We are seeking a Software Engineer II to join our team supporting the FBI. Our work helps federal customers use information technology to meet their business needs. The position is based in an office in Washington, D.C., with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule; evening and weekend work may be needed to meet program and contract requirements. Travel is approximately 10%, and the work environment has a medium noise level. The target salary range is $100,000–$140,000, with compensation determined by factors such as education, skills, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements. We offer full-time employees health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, vacation, and holidays. The role may involve physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, crouching, and lifting. We are a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug screening in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.

last updated 42 week of 2026