Development Program / Software Engineer

The National Security Agency offers a three-year Development Program for software engineers with rotations across Agency Directorates to deliver high-impact CS solutions in areas like cybersecurity, HPC, quantum computing, ML/AI, and cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NSA's three-year Development Program
• Rotate across Agency Directorates as part of the program
• Develop high-impact CS solutions in areas including cybersecurity, high-performance computing, quantum computing, ML/AI, and cryptography

Requirements

• Degree must be in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics)
• Relevant experience must be in the software development process (requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance) and programming
• Entry/Developmental Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience
• An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position

Technologies

• C/C++, Java, Python
• Angular, React
• PySpark, PIG Analytics
• Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes
• AWS, cloud computing
• Linux, VMware
• ElasticSearch
• Rust, microservices
• Ansible, TLS/SSL
• cryptography, HSMs
• SIEM, IDS
• vulnerability assessment tools, cryptographic libraries
• APIs, GitLab
• Databases, Open Source
• quantum, incident response, digital forensics

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous leave policies
• Continuing education programs
• Comprehensive benefits package