Software Developer

Position Description Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Role Overview At Nightwing CODEX, a software developer designs, implements, and maintains custom software tools and techniques, primarily in Python, C++, and Java. The work targets Windows and Linux systems, spanning both low- and high-level user-space environments. Core Responsibilities The developer diagnoses issues and debugs customer problems using industry-standard tools and custom toolsets. Responsibilities include end-to-end design, development, standard developer testing, and documentation of software and techniques. Daily activities involve developing software, building toolchains or helper tools, and using debuggers, disassemblers, and diagnostic software. Additional duties are attending design meetings, mentoring junior developers, performing code reviews, and communicating requirements, status, and issues to developers and customer personnel. Security Clearance Top Secret/SCI + Full Scope Poly required. Technical Requirements The candidate will join a team of developers working on various Unix, Windows, or Mobile capabilities, supporting the group's mission to design, develop, test, and maintain CNO capabilities. Required Experience 1–6 years of experience programming in C/C++ or similar and Python In-depth understanding of network protocols In-depth understanding of OS internals Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tools (plus) Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts Knowledge of common CNO techniques Ability to gather requirements and design a solution with minimal oversight Ability to present a development plan and forecast deliverables Strong familiarity with software security technologies such as ASLR and DEP Experience with additional architectures (ARM, RISC, PPC, etc.) Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Compensation & Benefits The salary for this position ranges from $64,000 to $128,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Nightwing offers medical, vision, dental insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances. Equal Opportunity Statement Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr