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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** AV, Inc. - **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $214,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Queueing Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Programming, High Performance Computing, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Fastapi, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Jenkins - **Published:** June 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8717227/software-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent experience * 20+ years' experience designing, developing, and implementing software solutions. * Adaptability and commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technical landscape. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across technical and leadership teams. * Experience with GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications. * Familiarity with message queues and communication protocols in distributed systems. * Knowledge of Linux system programming and development environments. * Understanding of RF signal analysis or satellite communications and the ability to apply these concepts in software systems. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for diagnosing complex system issues. * Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Salary Range: $170,000 - $214,000 The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. ## Description The Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced DevOps pipelines and high-performance computing environments that support C++ and Python applications. This position blends deep Kubernetes expertise, GPU optimization, automated testing, and cross-team collaboration to ensure reliable, scalable, and mission-ready software systems. 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