Senior Software Engineer

1 month ago


Colorado Springs, United States MITRE Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Department Summary:

Do you want to develop prototype and proof-of-concept software systems that contribute to solving our nation’s most critical problems? Do you want to be mentored by engineers and scientists that are experts in their fields? Are you passionate about best practices for delivering the highest quality software solutions across distributed computing environments from the cloud to the tactical edge? We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world.

At MITRE, you will work on a variety of projects that support our Government sponsors and benefit from the many learning opportunities—classes at the MITRE Institute, continuing education through our Educational Assistance program, attending tech talks and innovation exchanges, publishing and presenting at technical forums and more.

Our workplace reflects our values. Here at MITRE you can experience the gratifying work, our competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity for a Senior / Lead Software Engineer who not only excels in software development but also possess innovation and leadership skills. This is a mission focused position where you will work closely with end-users and government program managers to drive technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and working with stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities for impact.

While responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.

You will gain experience with one or more of the following:

  • Cloud Engineering and Platform Engineering
  • DevSecOps
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Embedded Systems and Real-time Systems
  • Practical Applications of Software Engineering using Artificial Intelligence
  • Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, work shaping, and IR&D to identify and pursue new opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) and 5+ years applicable experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
  • Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance.
  • Hands-on skills and fundamental foundation in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, C/C++/C#, Python, Linux, Bash).
  • Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges.
  • Documented competency using software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference given to candidates who have completed an advanced degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in computer science and software engineering principles; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
  • Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
  • Proficiency with DevSecOps principles and practices.
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure-as-Code, and/or Automation for Security and Testing.
  • Familiarity with Cloud Services Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.).
  • Knowledge of software design patterns.
  • Knowledge of Generative Pretrained and Large Language Models and use in the Software Development Lifecycle.


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