Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You w…
Skills: Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Software Architecture, Microservices
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for a fast-paced, mission-focused team. You will design, develop, and integrate sol…
Skills: Python, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, Git
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer focused on advancing reverse engineering capabilities through AI-…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Firmware Analysis, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Assembly
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$230k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Senior Software Engineer who is ready for a ne…
Skills: Git, Gitlab, Web Application Development, Docker, Kubernetes
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$200k–$280k/yr
***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.*** Are you a Principal Software Engineer who is ready for a…
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Swagger, Maven, Git
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Linux Administration, Network Integration, Ansible, DevSecOps, GitOps
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Python, GoLang, Kubernetes, DevOps, CI/CD
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview Are you ready to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in national security? As a Senior CNO Software Engineer …
Skills: Reverse Engineering, C, C++, Python, Software Engineering
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview Are you a technical "jack of all trades" who thrives at the intersection of deep-dive analysis, software development, and rev…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Software Development, Computer Network Operations, Vulnerability Discovery, Exploitation Analysis
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview Are you a software engineer who loves seeing your code make an immediate, real-world impact? We are looking for a talented Ju…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, MongoDB, NoSQL
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview Are you a creative developer who loves building intuitive user interfaces that solve real world problems? We are looking for …
Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, React
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the …
Skills: AWS, Python, Go, Linux, Kubernetes
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
$116k–$155k/yr
Description About Us: eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from veterans and service members to childre…
Skills: Product Management, Agile Methodology, Human-Centered Design, Roadmap Development, Stakeholder Management
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$90k–$340k/yr
Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD…
Skills: Kubernetes, Go, Python, Crossplane, Cluster API
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
A little about us: At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions. Our dedicated Cloud Engineering Team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how business…
Skills: AWS, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Terraform, Helm
Visionist, Inc.Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$170k–$240k/yr
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer on our largest PRIME contract. Our team of Analysts and Engineers is…
Skills: Python, Java, Spring Boot, Infrastructure Automation, AI-assisted Development
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$19/hr–$25/hr
Who is Tenable? Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 …
Skills: Outbound Calling, Lead Qualification, Pipeline Generation, Salesforce, CRM Tools
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$154k–$278k/yr
Job Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Agile Development, Technical Leadership, System Integration
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$98k–$182k/yr
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diver…
Skills: Ms Sql Server, MariaDB, Oracle Databases, Index Management, Performance Management
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
$85k–$117k/yr
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer (Angular) Location: Remote Department: Veterans Affairs (VA) Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level: Public Trust Sa…
Skills: Angular, NodeJS, Java, RESTful APIs, AWS
Columbia, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications while architecting scalable microservices and backend systems. Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects.
Requires 8+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience, along with a TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Candidates must have professional experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and cloud-native environments.
BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background—or a strong personal interest—in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.
Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Mission Ready AI
BigBear.ai fuses artificial intelligence with deep mission expertise, empowering decision-makers and operators to act with speed, precision, and confidence. BigBear.ai is at the forefront of innovation for defense and national security and is committed to supporting the critical infrastructure driving our nation's competitive edge. We deploy cutting-edge Al, machine learning, and computer vision solutions to defend critical operations and win with decision advantage. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.
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Based on 265 listings with disclosed salaries, most software jobs in Columbia, MD pay between $78k–$229k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 373 open software positions in Columbia, MD listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include BigBear.ai, Independent Software, Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Leidos, Parsons Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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