CNO NetDev Developer

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership

Because who you work with matters.
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In this role, you will act as a general-purpose CNO reverse engineer for network-based devices, supporting emerging projects where you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to achieve mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers to provide tactical mission support. Your work will directly enhance operational capabilities through tool development, augmentation, and field support.

You will document and analyze requirements, build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission needs, produce deployable toolsets that operate within mission constraints, and oversee testing to ensure release readiness.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with reverse engineering Linux-based network devices.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Assembly for software development and tool creation.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark).
• Familiarity with Unix-based systems.
• Experience supporting fielded software systems.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git, Subversion) and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Production experience with CNO capabilities and operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.                                                                                   

Desired Skills:

• Experience reverse engineering Windows or embedded platforms (RTOS).
• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.
• Experience developing CNO-specific software in Linux, Windows, or Embedded applications.
• Vulnerability research and exploit development experience.
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.

Education/Experience:

• 12 years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 10 years with an M.S.
• 4 years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
 

Total Compensation Package 

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones. 
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay. 
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge. 
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech. 
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships.  Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free. 

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. 

Additional Perks and Benefits 

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together. 
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value! 
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services. 
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best! 
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus. 
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.