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# Linux Developer

- **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,000 - $253,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/linux-developer-sterling-va--1149b392-dc38-4727-a03f-6f7109b1d82e

## About the Role

Linux Operating System, Software Engineering, Surveillance, Internet Security, Intelligence Community, Space Operations, System Integration (SI), Customer Support/Service, Intelligence Agencies, Defense Intelligence, * Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

 * Minimum 3 years of professional experience developing, testing, and debugging software in C, C++, and Python
 * Minimum 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging system-level software for Linux
 * Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Linux/Unix internals, including low-level system development, APIs, and interfaces
 * Proven experience working in cross-platform environments
 * Hands-on experience with one or more of the following architectures: x86/x64, ARM, and/or MIPS, * Experience with Linux kernel development
 * Familiarity with embedded systems or performance-critical environments
 * Strong debugging skills using system-level tools and techniques

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and debug system-level software for Linux-based platforms
 * Contribute to low-level system components, drivers, and core services
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development across multiple architectures
 * Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, stability, and scalability
 * Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for secure and maintainable software development