Software Engineer 3

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to join an ever-evolving project where you will design, develop, and deploy mission-critical tools and solutions. This role involves working alongside 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. If you are passionate about solving complex problems, driving innovation, and leading technical initiatives, this is the opportunity for you.

What you will do

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the team to understand and address the needs of analysts and developers
• Software Development: Design, architect, and implement robust and scalable software solutions that align with project objectives and requirements
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for initiatives, coordinating work across integrated teams
• Team Coaching: Conduct regular one-on-ones and provide coaching, feedback, and support for assigned team members
• Project Ownership: Independently drive projects, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle
• Automation: Build automation workflows and policies for provisioning, configuration, and security enforcement
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
• Code Reviews: Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality and compliance
• Requirements Gathering: 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 active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Education & Experience:
  • B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree
  • 12 years of experience in designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep expertise in systems integration across diverse technologies and platforms
  • Strong, production-grade software development experience in C/C++, Python, and Java
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence organizational change
  • Experience developing technical policies and governance frameworks
• Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities
• Adaptability: Ability to balance hands-on engineering with leadership and coordination responsibilities

What we'd like you to have

• CNO Experience: Experience working within the CNO customer space
• DevOps Expertise: Familiarity with DevOps tools and processes, such as automated testing and CI/CD workflows
• Containerization: Experience with service containerization and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
• SIGINT Knowledge: Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.