Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Level II / Principal / Senior Principal)
Entry-Senior Level | $79,300 - $184,200 | Orlando, FL | DoD Secret Clearance Required
Design, develop, and sustain secure, mission-critical software systems supporting national defense operations in Linux-based environments.

A Day in the Life - What You'll Do

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, secure software systems based on documented requirements
• Review, test, and validate software components to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Apply Agile software development methodologies in a collaborative engineering environment
• Contribute to system and software architecture decisions, including hardware/software tradeoffs and reuse strategies
• Support Linux-based applications operating in secure, networked mission environments

Required Qualifications (All Levels)
Citizenship & Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application

Core Technical Skills

• Software development experience in one or more of the following languages:
  • Java
  • Rust
  • C
  • C++
  • C#
  • Python
• Experience debugging existing software and correcting defects
• Experience working across the SDLC using Agile methodologies
• Development experience in a Linux environment, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Demonstrated experience developing Linux-based software applications

Education & Experience Requirements by Level
Software Engineer II

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relevant experience

Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900

Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience
• OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of relevant experience

Salary Range: $98,400 - $147,600

Senior Principal Software Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience
• OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience

Salary Range: $122,800 - $184,200

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels)

• Experience using Bash or similar scripting languages for automation
• Experience configuring and using static code analysis tools such as SonarQube or Fortify
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Eggplant, Microsoft Testing Framework)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
• Proficiency using Git or other Software Configuration Management tools
• Experience using Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
• Experience creating XML Schema Definitions (XSD) based on complex interface requirements
• Development experience with:
  • Sockets
  • Message queues
  • Multithreading
  • Named pipes
• Knowledge of HTTP, IP, and UDP networking protocols
• Experience with containers or LXC technologies
• Demonstrated experience working with XML schemas and XML processing tools
• Knowledge of secure networking and communication techniques

Additional Role Details

• Travel: Up to 10%
• Relocation Assistance: May be available
• Employment Type: Full-time

Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense and its mission partners.
Operating across 35+ states and 20+ countries, we've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades-strengthening national readiness across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER
Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

• Employee Advocacy
• Mission Proven
• Global Reach
• Skilled Teams
• Modern Tools
• Empowering Culture

Our engineers ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier-delivering precision, compliance, and reliability in high-consequence environments.

Employee Advocacy + Benefits

• Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match
• Flexible PTO & Work Schedules
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Support for Military Leave
• Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your mission-we invest in you.