Software Engineer (All Levels)

Shift Type

Job Title

Software Engineer (All Levels)

Location

Fort Meade, MD - Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755 US (Primary)

Category

Software Engineer (SWE)

Salary Grade

Date Needed By

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Job Description

About the Company:

Adaptic LLC, founded in 2019, specializes in software development, systems engineering, and data science for the Intelligence Community. With over 100 years of combined experience, we deliver data-driven, user-focused solutions across CONUS and OCONUS locations. Our engineers are trusted partners who blend technical expertise with business acumen to address dynamic challenges and ensure steady growth. Apply now and learn more about our extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages!

Overview

We are seeking cleared Software Engineers at multiple levels to design, develop, and maintain advanced software capabilities supporting cyber-focused mission environments. Engineers will work on complex, security-sensitive systems involving low-level analysis, data processing, and tooling used in operational cyber contexts. Work may include malware analysis support, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and mission-enabling software development.

Engineers collaborate closely with analysts, operators, and other engineers to deliver reliable, performant software aligned with mission needs. Telework may be available based on customer approval and mission requirements.


# of Hires Needed

10

Exemption Type

Hiring Manager

Belanger, Alicia (Operations MPO (1.01.01.01))

Job Requirements

Active Clearance and Polygraph are required

Technical Capabilities

• Build and maintain low-level and application-level software using C/C++, Python, and/or Java
• Work within modern Git-based development and CI/CD pipelines to deliver reliable, secure code
• Analyze binaries, memory artifacts, logs, and network traffic to understand system behavior and identify threats
• Support real-world cyber missions alongside Red, Blue, and Hunt Teams
• Apply experience in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and vulnerability research to solve complex technical problems
• Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and operators to deliver mission-focused solutions

SWE0

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 0-1 years of software engineering experience
• Entry-level role performing software development tasks under supervision and guidance

SWE1

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Two (2) years of software engineering experience

• Two (2) years of experience developing applications using specified programming languages per development requirements
• Two (2) years of development for Windows or UNIX applications using general-purpose languages
  (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python)
• One (1) year of experience with cybersecurity-specific tools and techniques
  (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, reverse engineering, vulnerability research)

SWE2

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Five (5) years of software engineering experience

• Two (2) years of experience developing applications using specified programming languages per development requirements
• Two (2) years of development for Windows or UNIX applications using general-purpose languages
  (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python)
• Two (2) years of experience with DevOps building and deploying technologies
  (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
• One (1) year of experience with CI/CD and CI/CD tools
  (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo), including building automated CI/CD pipelines
• One (1) year of experience with cybersecurity-specific tools and techniques
  (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, reverse engineering, vulnerability research)

SWE3

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Eight (8) years of software engineering experience

• Two (2) years of experience developing applications using specified programming languages per development requirements
• Two (2) years of development for Windows or UNIX applications using general-purpose languages
  (e.g., C, C++, C#, Java, Python)
• Two (2) years of experience with DevOps building and deploying technologies
  (e.g., Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer)
• One (1) year of experience with CI/CD and CI/CD tools
  (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo), including building automated CI/CD pipelines
• One (1) year of experience with cybersecurity-specific tools and techniques
  (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, reverse engineering, vulnerability research)
• Experience leading or providing technical direction on complex software development efforts