Senior Software Developer - Network Devices

ACKtive Engineering Solutions, LLC
Columbia, MD, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$257,615.0 - $264,484.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Firmware Networking Hardware Real-Time Operating Systems Reverse Engineering Information Technology

Job description

ACKtive Engineering Solutions LLC is looking for a talented Senior Software Developer with experience with complex systems and network devices. This position requires an active clearance. Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance capabilities that directly support a critical U.S. government customer.
  • Work onsite, fully integrated with the customer’s team, collaborating daily with highly skilled subject matter experts and senior engineers.
  • Continuously learn, experiment, and grow while sharpening your technical toolkit in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Use your creativity and development experience to:
  • Analyze complex systems and networked devices
  • Discover novel solutions to challenging technical and operational problems
  • Implement high-quality, reliable capabilities

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • (Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience with:
  • Reverse engineering
  • C programming
  • Network devices
  • Experience supporting the development or analysis of mobile devices
  • Familiarity with low-level platforms, embedded systems, and/or firmware analysis
  • Experience working in a Real Time Operating System environment

Benefits & conditions

401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Profit sharing, Flexible schedule Full-time Columbia, MD 21046, * 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance, * Hourly pay means you are in control of your pay and leave.
  • 5% 401K company contribution - No employee contribution required!
  • Up to a 15.75% 401K profit sharing company contribution after the calendar year ends
  • Immediate vesting in 401K
  • 56 hours of paid time off (vacation and sick)
  • Health plans through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) with a $100/month company contribution
  • Have a question? Don’t see a benefit listed? Contact us! We’d love to fill in the blanks or improve our benefits to better fit our team members.

Flexible Time off, Hourly Pay: We believe flexibility and fair compensation go hand in hand. Our team is paid a competitive hourly rate, ensuring you’re compensated for every hour you work. In addition to your high hourly pay, you’ll receive 56 hours of paid time off (PTO) each year. Beyond your PTO, you may take additional unpaid time off as needed, provided your time away aligns with customer mission requirements and is approved in advance. This approach allows you to enjoy greater control over your schedule while earning industry-leading pay.

About the company

ACKtive Engineering Solutions is a minority-owned, disadvantaged business dedicated to providing specialized engineering and consulting services throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Our expertise spans Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, System Engineering, and related fields. With a single-tier management model, we effectively minimize overhead costs and maintain strong connections among our employees, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

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