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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Bcubed Engineering - **Location:** New Baltimore, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CMake, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Tag Management, Multithreading, Scripting, Grafana, Caching, SC Clearance, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Asynchronous Programming, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18198892?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18198892%2FStaff-Software-Engineer-Virginia-Warrenton ## About the Role * Experience: 5-10 years of proven systems engineering experience delivering high-consequence technical solutions. * Education & Experience: A degree in an engineering or computer science discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent knowledge acquired through apprenticeship and professional work experience. Typical progression to this level reflects a baseline timeline of up to five (5) years of experience. * Technical Proficiency: Proficient and competent software engineering skills with a proven track record of solving software problems across entire subsystems and small systems. * Delivery Focused: A strong commitment to fully completing coding tasks and delivering final, production-ready software products, driving capabilities across the finish line through the challenging final 10% of development. * Autonomy & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage your own workload and carry out your workshare of a team's software commitments independently, while transparently status-reporting roadblocks or schedule impacts. * Trust & Integrity: A history of conducting oneself with the highest integrity, holding oneself accountable for shortcomings, and doing the right thing even when it is difficult or unpopular. * Active SECRET Clearance (US Citizenship Required) Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or computer/software engineering * Python Developer: Deep knowledge of asynchronous programming (asyncio) and scripting, with specific experience binding C++ to Python via pybind11 or Cython. * Kubernetes (K8s) Specialist: Skilled in containerization (Docker), managing K8s primitives (Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets), and writing custom K8s Operators or optimizing low-latency cloud infrastructure. * Systems & DevOps Engineer: Background in Linux internals, distributed systems design, CI/CD automation (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions), and observability tools (Prometheus/Grafana). WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: * C++ Proficient: Strong in modern standards (C++17/20), manual memory management (RAII, smart pointers), multi-threading, and build tools like CMake. * CI/CD & Pipeline Architect: Expert at building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, specifically handling the unique compilation, caching, and multi-stage testing requirements of hybrid C++/Python container images. * Configuration Management (CM) & GitOps: Deep experience in code base configuration management, version control strategy (branching models, tag management), and declarative environment management (Infrastructure as Code). ## Description BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is looking to hire a Staff Software Engineer (E3). This position is hybrid (2-3 days a week) out of one of our Bcubed offices located in Warrenton, VA or Tampa, FL . WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: * Independent Execution: Independently execute software engineering tasks across the entire development cycle, including design, modeling, implementation, testing, integration, and deployment of software solutions. * Technical Rigor: Maintain a steadfast commitment to testing, repeatable development processes, thorough documentation of software design, and reliable delivery. Ensure software solutions align perfectly with the mission needs of our customers. * End-User Focus: Design and build software with the end-user in mind, embracing a growth mindset by seeking feedback and suggestions from the end-user to preserve our trusted partnerships. * Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a Contributing Team Member by managing your own workload, helping plan the team's software tasks, and holding to schedules and delivery expectations. Senior engineers are expected to actively contribute to the mentoring, talent development, and guidance of junior software engineers and peers. * Communication: Clearly communicate software concepts and architectural choices to peers and non-technical audiences and confidently communicate with external partners. Innovation: * Pursue innovative solutions, modern frameworks, and streamlined processes in your development work. All engineers are encouraged to pitch novel concepts., * Unrivaled 401(k) Benefits: BCubed Engineering automatically contributes an additional 25% of your base salary into your 401(k) monthly-with no matching or vesting requirements whatsoever. * Continuous Growth & Education Support: Level up your skills with our comprehensive Educational Assistance Program, funded conference attendance, and full access to Udemy learning platforms. * Dynamic Career Mobility: Chart your own path across our three defined career ladders: Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management. Your journey isn't limited to a single track; we actively help you align your personal interests with our evolving business needs. Health & Peace of Mind * Subsidized Premium Healthcare: Choose from three robust health plans, including an HSA option. To lower your healthcare costs, BCubed Engineering directly subsidizes your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums based on your salary level. * Medical Reimbursements: Utilize your tax-advantaged IBA funds to cover out-of-pocket medical reimbursements directly. * Fully Covered Insurance: Breathe easy with company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) provided at zero cost to you. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Evolving Landscape of Application Development: Insights from Three Years of Research](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1459-the-evolving-landscape-of-application-development-insights-from-three-years-of-research) - [The weekly developer show: Boosting Python with CUDA, CSS Updates & Navigating New Tech Stacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1293-the-weekly-developer-show-boosting-python-with-cuda-css-updates-navigating-new-tech-stacks) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)