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# Sr. Application Developer / Reverse Engineer

- **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $64,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Network Forensics, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Git, Atlassian Tools, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9247670/sr-application-developer-reverse-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a versatile senior engineer who is as comfortable writing production C/C++ as digging into unfamiliar binaries and network protocols., 12+ years of experience with a B.S., or 10+ years with an M.S. Four additional years of software engineering may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

 - Building and modifying software systems in C, C++, Python, and Assembly.
 - In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, and network traffic analysis with tools like Wireshark.
 - Supporting fielded software systems.
 - Familiarity with Git and Subversion, and with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
 - TS/SCI with a current Full Scope Polygraph at the time of application.

Desired:

 - Reverse engineering on Windows or embedded (RTOS) platforms.
 - Developing CNO-specific software for Windows, Linux, or embedded applications.
 - Any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.
 - Vulnerability research and exploit development experience.
 - Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.

## Description

Our client is seeking a Sr. Application Developer / Reverse Engineer to serve as both a general-purpose software engineer and a CNO reverse engineer on new and emerging mission projects. The engineer designs, prototypes, builds, modifies, and integrates mission-focused solutions, working side by side with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow engineers to provide tactical mission support., Development:

 - Extend and strengthen existing toolsets.
 - Build complete, end-to-end toolsets that operate within mission constraints.
 - Develop prototypes that demonstrate a clear understanding of mission requirements.
 - Support software systems already in the field.

Requirements and quality:

 - Gather, document, and analyze requirements.
 - Take part in peer code reviews to catch defects early.

Collaboration:

 - Partner closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers on mission tactical support.