Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Overview 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 fram…
Skills: Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Distributed Web Applications, Microservices
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for a fast-paced, mission-focused team. You will design, develop, and integrate solutions enabling a high-priority operations customer. Working closely with Analysts, Op…
Skills: Python, JavaScript, Machine Learning, AI Tooling, Docker
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer focused on advancing reverse engineering capabilities through AI-assisted tooling and automation. You will design and implement tooling enhancements th…
Skills: Reverse Engineering, Firmware Analysis, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Assembly Language
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$146k–$390k/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: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Financial Management, Contract Lifecycle Execution, Agile Methodologies
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$88k–$146k/yr
Locations: Columbia MD, Minneapolis MN, Charlotte NC (Hybrid) In this role, you’ll be based out of our Columbia, MD; Minneapolis, MN; or Charlotte, NC office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to wo…
Skills: React, Java, Spring, Hibernate, SQL Server
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
Software Engineer The Opportunity: As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but…
Skills: Python, Java, C++, RESTful APIs, AWS
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$83k–$110k/yr
Requisition Number: 29364 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $83,239.00 - $110,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This opportu…
Skills: Agile Methodology, Scrum Framework, Servant Leadership, Facilitation, Conflict Resolution
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$111k–$145k/yr
Requisition Number: 29363 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $111,494.00 - $145,000.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This oppor…
Skills: Java, C++, Software Design, System Integration, Algorithm Development
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 · 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
$76k–$100k/yr
Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data sc…
Skills: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Vue, React
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 children…
Skills: Product Management, Roadmap Development, Stakeholder Alignment, Human-Centered Design, Data Analytics
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
$128k–$170k/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 children…
Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, SRE
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Remote OK
$150k–$175k/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: Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol, Large Language Models, Python, RAG
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 · Hybrid
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: Project Management, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Agile Methodologies, Cyber Operations
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 · Hybrid
We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who is, first and foremost, a software engineer; someone who writes code, reasons about systems, and understands how distributed applications behave in real-world environment…
Skills: Kubernetes, TypeScript, Java, Go, Python
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$93k–$136k/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 children…
Skills: AWS Glue, PySpark, Python, SQL, Apache Airflow
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$117k–$156k/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 children…
Skills: Automated Testing, ETL Testing, CI/CD, UAT Coordination, IV&V
Columbia, Maryland, United States • On-site
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Develop and maintain large-scale distributed web applications and scalable microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python. Implement DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines to manage cloud-native environments and support offensive cyber operations.
Requires 8+ years of experience or a technical degree with 4+ years of experience, along with a TS/SCI with Poly clearance. Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and cloud infrastructure (AWS) is essential.
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.
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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