Software Engineer

BigBear.ai
United States, Maryland, Columbia
6811 Benjamin Franklin Drive (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2026
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to join an ever-evolving project where you will design, develop, and deploy mission-critical tools and solutions. This role involves working closely with customers to understand and support operational requirements, as well as analyzing large data sets to deliver mission-centric insights. You will collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and other software engineers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive impactful results. What you will do Software Development:Write production-grade software to be deployed in operational environments Maintenance & Monitoring:Monitor software performance and implement updates as needed Platform Enhancement:Augment the platform with new tools and technologies to meet evolving mission needs Code Reviews:Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality and compliance Stakeholder Collaboration:Elicit requirements from stakeholders to align solutions with mission objectives Documentation:Write detailed documentation to support compliance processes and operational workflows What you need to have Clearance:Must possess and maintain an activeTS/SCI w/ Polygraph Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus production-grade software development experienceinC/C++, Python, and Java Version Control:Familiarity with software version control systems, such asGit UNIX/Linux Proficiency:Experience using the command line inUNIX or Linux environments Networked Systems:Experience working in multi-node networked environments What we'd like you to have Containerization:Experience withDockerorKubernetes Automation Tools:Familiarity withAnsiblefor configuration management Cloud Hosting:Experience with cloud-based hosting environments, such asAWS Continuous Integration:Proficiency with CI tools, such asJenkins Pay transparency Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered. About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.