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Mac Developer with Security Clearance

NightwingSterling, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your macOS development expertise in a hybrid environment with Nightwing, a leader in advanced cyber and intelligence solutions, where you'll build cutting-edge software and contribute to critical missions. This role offers significant opportunities for skill expansion and career advancement within a highly reputable organization, perfect for experienced Mac developers with a TS/SCI with Poly clearance seeking impactful work. Apply now to join a dynamic team and shape the future of secure technology.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Sterling, VA, United States
Posted
6 weeks ago
Objective-CC++PythonXcode

Job Description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

NIghtwing seeking experienced Mac Developers to support the design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced macOS software solutions. The ideal candidates will bring deep technical expertise in macOS development, strong systems-level knowledge, and a solid understanding of Apple's security architecture. Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and debug software applications and system-level components for macOS
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, secure software
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to macOS internals and system behavior
  • Follow best practices for secure coding, performance optimization, and maintainability
Required Qualifications
  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software using C, C++, and Python
  • Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated, in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software specifically for macOS
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience working with complex codebases
Desired Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging macOS kernel extensions
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of macOS security features, including System Integrity Protection (SIP), code signing, and entitlements
  • Strong knowledge of macOS internals, including experience with:
  • Objective-C
  • Mach
  • IOKit
  • Xcode and/or LLDB Please Note: This position is contingent upon award Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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