Software Engineer 4

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer 4 t o spearhead an exciting new initiative within our Technology & Data Analysis mission. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation - bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. You will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, researchers, and end users to design, develop, and deploy powerful tools that enhance cryptanalytic engineering and analysis . If you are passionate about turning complex research concepts into impactful, daily-use solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a mission-critical environment.

What you will do

• Mission Focus: Lead end-to-end capability development - from concept to deployment - transforming research-based approaches, software prototypes, and algorithms into fully operational tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis
• Enterprise Development: Apply expert-level Java development skills to extend and enhance an existing tool base, leveraging documentation and research to understand functionality and drive new capability
• Architecture & Design: Conduct thorough software and architecture reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement, modernization, and optimization
• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Own transition planning, release management, version control, automated testing, debugging, and ongoing maintenance
• User Engagement: Provide direct user support and incorporate end-user feedback into iterative feature development
• Innovation: Evaluate and integrate new parameters and features that advance mission outcomes and improve analyst workflows

What you need to have

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph required
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise Java application development
• Proven ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases using documentation and research artifacts
• Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, automated testing, debugging, and release planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with researchers, stakeholders, and end users

What we'd like you to have

• Java Expert with deep, hands-on proficiency in enterprise-grade Java development
• Experience with graph representation and transformation to alternative graph structures
• Background in digital logic emulation
• Ability to re-architect legacy code using modern object-oriented techniques
• Proficiency in file parsing and generation with optimization frameworks
• Familiarity with cryptanalytic concepts or signals intelligence (SIGINT) tooling is a plus
• Experience working in classified or government mission environments

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.