Software Engineer, Senior

Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop software for cyber development projects. The work spans computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and software product capabilities, combining low-level development with system architecture review and customer-focused expertise.

This onsite role is based in Virginia and supports Agile collaboration, including quick reaction development and opportunities for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new software code for tools and capabilities across computer security, vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and product development
• Build and maintain low-level application and operating system projects supporting software protection and host-based personal security tools
• Review system architecture, select and implement suitable development and support tools to help ensure product performance, and test and debug related software
• Provide customer expertise to leverage existing software and create new capabilities
• Participate in quick reaction development activities with chances to collaborate directly with customers
• Collaborate with a team focused on superior products and on supporting members’ career growth
• Act as a customer-focused self-starter who is eager to learn, mentor others, and collaborate effectively in Agile teams

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be clearable; active TS/SCI is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; additional experience may suffice in lieu of degree
• Minimum 10+ years of Software Engineering experience
• Experience with cyber tool development
• Proficiency in C/C++
• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with Git
• Ability to generate accurate documentation for developed software
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a remote team

Technologies

• C/C++
• Python
• Git
• Windows APIs (win32, Windows Native)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid flexible holidays
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays
• Retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust leave and benefits for veterans/active-duty members
• Paid active-duty military leave
• Wellness program (weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays)
• Financial wellness support

Location and Travel

• Virginia (onsite)
• Candidates in Centreville, VA; Herndon, VA; Columbia, MD; Augusta, GA; or San Antonio, TX will be considered
• Quarterly travel is expected

Additional Skills

• Experience supporting US Government CNO missions
• Assembly programming and analysis (of any major architecture)
• Experience working with debuggers and disassemblers
• Strong understanding of low-level operating system internals and drivers
• Experience with both kernel and userland debugging
• Experience with networking protocol analysis and socket programming on Windows
• Familiarity with modern development environments and practices including CI/CD
• Active TS/SCI is preferred

Salary: USD 112,200 - 196,400 per yearly.

Security clearance requirement: None.