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# Senior Software Developer - Network Devices

- **Company:** ACKtive Engineering Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $257,615.0 - $264,484.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Firmware, Networking Hardware, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reverse Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a8b6c69ec2dfcb87

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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