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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Bernards, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OllyDBg, OpenStack, Program Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Subversion, WinDBg, Mobile Os, Docker Swarm, Malware, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Metasploit, SDN Network, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Docker, Golang - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9076186/software-engineer ## About the Role * 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline. * Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas * Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages * Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals * Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies * Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains) * US citizenship * Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Other Relevant Skills (not required, but any are a plus): * Experience as a technical lead on software development projects or research teams * Experience as a Principal Investigator on DoD/IC research projects * Experience in business development, including technical marketing, idea generation, and authoring whitepapers and proposals for new work. * Experience in one or more of the following areas: * Program Analysis * Computer networking protocol design and/or analysis * Compute and network emulation, containerization, and virtualization * Reverse Engineering * Real-Time Operation Systems (RTOS) * Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) * Experience with one or more of the following classes of tools and frameworks: * + Binary Analysis Tools, such as GHIDRA, Hex-Rays IDA, Binary Ninja, Angr, + Debugging and Sandboxing tools, such as Cuckoo sandbox, OllyDBG, WinDbg + CNO toolsets, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike + Network emulation frameworks including CORE, EMANE, MiniNet + Container and Orchestration solutions, including: Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Terraform + Cloud services experience (AWS, Azure, OpenStack) * Experience with DevOps and Agile development methodologies * Experience in the U.S. DoD/IC research community * CNO operational experience ## Description Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way. Peraton Lab's cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense, secure-by-design techniques and cyber operations and experimentation platforms. Our projects span several areas of interest. Our core competencies include (but are not limited to): * Program analysis, including program understanding, vulnerability identification, and remediation * Malware analysis and reverse engineering * Resilient networking in support of cyber mission goals * Software-defined networking for cyber defense and deception * Artificial intelligence (reasoning, probabilistic inference, machine learning ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/868-fingerboard-to-keyboard-transposing-one-profession-to-another) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)