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Senior C++ Software Engineer

Haystack
Baltimore, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C and Python within classified environments.
  • Conduct high-impact engineering activities to support the development of multi-mission and multi-service planning capabilities.
  • Help develop multi-mission simulation software for analysis and integration into mission planning.
  • Document concepts, software, requirements, analysis results, and technical recommendations.

What You'll Need

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related area.
  • 4 years of experience developing applications in C on Linux.
  • 1 years of experience coding with Python.
  • Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
  • Strong organizational abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to acquire an Interim Secret security clearance and ultimately Secret level clearance (US citizenship required).

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to apply talents to critical challenges in multi-domain mission planning and decision dominance.
  • Participation in dynamic software development, prototyping, and transition efforts.
  • Make impactful contributions to sophisticated tool development for U.S. warfighters.
  • Engage in work that empowers warfighters to design dominant defenses.

Apply via Haystack today!

Salary : $85,000 - $195,000

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