Software Engineer – Scalable Systems

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions is hiring a Software Engineer to build scalable, resilient software systems for mission-critical operations onsite in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable software systems for mission-critical operations
• Apply machine learning models and AI-driven analytics to strengthen signal processing and network analysis capabilities
• Improve performance for distributed computing, microservices, and containerized environments while maintaining scalability and reliability as demands grow
• Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate real-time, data-driven solutions into existing and new platforms
• Deliver high-impact work across large-scale data pipelines, message brokering systems, and adaptive algorithms
• Participate in internal reviews and contribute creative ideas to enhance system performance and security
• Prototype and iterate on automation, efficiency, and collaborative system ideas
• Follow agile development practices and configuration management standards using modern DevSecOps tools and workflows

Requirements

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Proven expertise building scalable and distributed systems, including containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm, Podman) and cloud-native architectures
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Python) and strong Linux-based development workflows
• Solid foundations in data structures and algorithm design for complex, resource-efficient problem solving
• Familiarity with secure DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD automation, and configuration management tools such as Git
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a focus on innovation and collaboration
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
• U.S. citizenship required

Tech Stack & Tools

• Machine learning models, AI-driven analytics
• Distributed computing, microservices
• Containerized environments: Kubernetes, Helm, Podman
• Cloud-native architectures
• C++, Python, Linux, Git
• DevSecOps tools and CI/CD automation
• TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
• Data pipelines, message brokering systems, event-driven systems
• Messaging queues: Kafka
• RESTful APIs, gRPC
• Multithreading, parallel processing, asynchronous programming
• Embedded software design

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Compensation

• Salary range: $99,000 - $206,000 per year
• Compensation determined based on qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and applying ML/AI models to analyze and simulate network traffic, signal processing, or other complex systems
• Deep knowledge of event-driven systems, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka), and RESTful APIs or gRPC
• Experience architecting and optimizing microservices and containerized systems
• Familiarity with multithreading, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming best practices
• Embedded software design and hardware integration experience
• Track record applying AI-driven projects that automate decision-making, detect anomalies, or enhance performance at scale

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (onsite)

Education requirement: STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)