Software Engineer (Back End)

Job Title: Software Engineer (Back End)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Pay: $70 - $80/hr

Location: Dulles, VA or Germantown, MD (Hybrid)

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of backend software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C++ (modern C++ preferred)
• Working knowledge of RTOS concepts (e.g., threading, scheduling, memory management)
• Experience building high-performance, low-latency backend systems
• Familiarity with system integration and working across software/hardware boundaries
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems (including CUAS or similar domains)
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and multithreaded programming
• Exposure to networking protocols, data streaming, or telemetry systems
• Understanding of distributed systems or real-time data pipelines

Job Description

Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ development experience and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) to support advanced counter-UAS (CUAS) systems. This role focuses on building high-performance backend components that interface with real-time systems, processing data and enabling reliable, mission-critical functionality. This is not an embedded-focused role, but prior exposure to RTOS concepts and environments is essential.

Compensation

$70/hr to $80/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.