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Chantilly, VA (On/Off-Site)
Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site / Customer Site)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI with polygraph preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
As a Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer, you will support a mission-critical federal program focused on the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions, with a strong emphasis on mobile and platform-level development. You will be responsible for defending architectural decisions in rigorous technical reviews and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to engineering teams and customer leadership. Your work will play a critical role in shaping mission direction and long-term technical success.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and deliver secure software solutions supporting mission objectives.
• Lead and contribute across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop applications for mobile platforms, including Android-based environments.
• Defend software architecture and design decisions in formal technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity and systems engineering.
• Produce and maintain high-quality software design and technical documentation.
• Support modernization, sustainment, and enhancement of existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Operate effectively within Agile development environments.
Required Qualifications
• Active Secret security clearance; clearance must be in place by the start date and remain active throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience developing software on Agile teams.
• Experience developing applications for mobile platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience writing and maintaining software design documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Deep knowledge of cryptography best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Android and Linux system internals.
• Experience with Android or Linux kernel development or driver development.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro.
• Experience designing embedded software systems.
• Experience developing Flutter applications.
• Experience managing Linux virtual machines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on mission-critical federal programs that directly support national security and government transformation while collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role provides access to secure development environments, exposure to emerging technologies, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training, certifications, and clearance upgrades.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees’ trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.
Observed Federal Holidays
We observe the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site / Customer Site)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI with polygraph preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
As a Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer, you will support a mission-critical federal program focused on the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions, with a strong emphasis on mobile and platform-level development. You will be responsible for defending architectural decisions in rigorous technical reviews and effectively communicating complex technical concepts to engineering teams and customer leadership. Your work will play a critical role in shaping mission direction and long-term technical success.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and deliver secure software solutions supporting mission objectives.
• Lead and contribute across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop applications for mobile platforms, including Android-based environments.
• Defend software architecture and design decisions in formal technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity and systems engineering.
• Produce and maintain high-quality software design and technical documentation.
• Support modernization, sustainment, and enhancement of existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Operate effectively within Agile development environments.
Required Qualifications
• Active Secret security clearance; clearance must be in place by the start date and remain active throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C, Rust, Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience developing software on Agile teams.
• Experience developing applications for mobile platforms.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience writing and maintaining software design documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience leading software development teams.
• Deep knowledge of cryptography best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Android and Linux system internals.
• Experience with Android or Linux kernel development or driver development.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro.
• Experience designing embedded software systems.
• Experience developing Flutter applications.
• Experience managing Linux virtual machines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on mission-critical federal programs that directly support national security and government transformation while collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role provides access to secure development environments, exposure to emerging technologies, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training, certifications, and clearance upgrades.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees’ trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.
Observed Federal Holidays
We observe the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
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