Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background-or a strong personal interest-in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
• Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
• Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
• Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates
• Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
• Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities

What you need to have

• 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
• Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
• Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
• Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
• Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows
• Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations

What we'd like you to have

• Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering
• Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research
• Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools

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 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.