{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1e6118fb9ed9ddfb706ff708","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e6118fb9ed9ddfb706ff708","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1e6118fb9ed9ddfb706ff708","title":"Application Developer","description":"ResidencyAll applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application.OverviewAre you ready to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in national security? As a Senior CNO Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Poly, you will be at the forefront of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission. This is not a passive maintenance role you will actively design, prototype, and deploy mission-critical capabilities that directly support tactical operations.You will bridge the gap between cutting edge research and real-world application, working alongside elite analysts, operators, and data scientists to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions. Whether you are building rapid-response prototypes or architecting long-term software systems, your work will have a direct, measurable impact on national security.What you will doInnovate & Prototype:Design, develop, and modify end-to-end toolsets and prototypes that operate seamlessly within highly constrained mission environments.\r\nReverse Engineer & Analyze:Dive deep into complex systems to understand their inner workings, augmenting existing toolsets to keep our capabilities ahead of the curve.\r\nCollaborate Across Disciplines:Partner closely with cross-functional teams including operators, analysts, and external development shops to translate mission needs into robust software requirements.\r\nConsult & Guide:Serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers on operational direction and the deployment of various software products.\r\nUphold Excellence:Participate in collaborative peer code reviews to ensure the highest standards of software reliability and security.\r\nWhat you need to haveExperience:\r\n12 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.\r\nOr 10or more years of experience with a Master's degree.\r\nOr16or more years of experience (substitutingyears of additional software engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree).\r\nCore Technical Expertise:Proven, hands-on experience in Reverse Engineering.\r\nProgramming Proficiency:Strong development skills in C, C++, and Python.\r\nCollaboration & Integration:Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (analysts, operators, developers) to deliver holistic software solutions.\r\nLifecycle Support:Experience supporting and maintaining fielded software systems in active environments.\r\nModern Tooling:Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).\r\nAll applicants must currently reside in the United States\r\nWhat we'd like you to haveIf you have experience in any of the following, we definitely want to talk to you:Polyglot Programming:Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.\r\nCNO Specialization:Experience developing CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows, or Embedded applications.\r\nSecurity Research:Background in Vulnerability Research (VR) and Exploit Development.\r\nDomain Knowledge:Familiarity with end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems, or experience with production-level CNO capabilities and operations.Pay transparencyPlease 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.About BigBear.aiBigBear.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.","company":"Bigbear","rawCompany":"bigbear","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T01:25:29.395Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Developer","description":"ResidencyAll applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application.OverviewAre you ready to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in national security? As a Senior CNO Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Poly, you will be at the forefront of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission. This is not a passive maintenance role you will actively design, prototype, and deploy mission-critical capabilities that directly support tactical operations.You will bridge the gap between cutting edge research and real-world application, working alongside elite analysts, operators, and data scientists to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions. Whether you are building rapid-response prototypes or architecting long-term software systems, your work will have a direct, measurable impact on national security.What you will doInnovate & Prototype:Design, develop, and modify end-to-end toolsets and prototypes that operate seamlessly within highly constrained mission environments.\r\nReverse Engineer & Analyze:Dive deep into complex systems to understand their inner workings, augmenting existing toolsets to keep our capabilities ahead of the curve.\r\nCollaborate Across Disciplines:Partner closely with cross-functional teams including operators, analysts, and external development shops to translate mission needs into robust software requirements.\r\nConsult & Guide:Serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers on operational direction and the deployment of various software products.\r\nUphold Excellence:Participate in collaborative peer code reviews to ensure the highest standards of software reliability and security.\r\nWhat you need to haveExperience:\r\n12 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.\r\nOr 10or more years of experience with a Master's degree.\r\nOr16or more years of experience (substitutingyears of additional software engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree).\r\nCore Technical Expertise:Proven, hands-on experience in Reverse Engineering.\r\nProgramming Proficiency:Strong development skills in C, C++, and Python.\r\nCollaboration & Integration:Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (analysts, operators, developers) to deliver holistic software solutions.\r\nLifecycle Support:Experience supporting and maintaining fielded software systems in active environments.\r\nModern Tooling:Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).\r\nAll applicants must currently reside in the United States\r\nWhat we'd like you to haveIf you have experience in any of the following, we definitely want to talk to you:Polyglot Programming:Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.\r\nCNO Specialization:Experience developing CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows, or Embedded applications.\r\nSecurity Research:Background in Vulnerability Research (VR) and Exploit Development.\r\nDomain Knowledge:Familiarity with end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems, or experience with production-level CNO capabilities and operations.Pay transparencyPlease 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.About BigBear.aiBigBear.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. 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