Software Engineer

BigBear.ai
United States, Maryland, Columbia
6811 Benjamin Franklin Drive (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to join an ever-evolving project where you will design, develop, and deploy mission-critical tools and solutions. This role involves working closely with 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 that drive impactful results. What you will do Software Development:Write production-grade software to be deployed in operational environments Maintenance & Monitoring:Monitor software performance and implement updates as needed Platform Enhancement:Augment the platform with new tools and technologies to meet evolving mission needs Code Reviews:Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality and compliance Stakeholder Collaboration: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 activeTS/SCI w/ Polygraph Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plusproduction-grade software development experienceinC/C++, Python, and Java Version Control:Familiarity with software version control systems, such asGit UNIX/Linux Proficiency:Experience using the command line inUNIX or Linux environments Networked Systems:Experience working in multi-node networked environments What we'd like you to have Containerization:Experience withDockerorKubernetes Automation Tools:Familiarity withAnsiblefor configuration management Cloud Hosting:Experience with cloud-based hosting environments, such asAWS Continuous Integration:Proficiency with CI tools, such asJenkins 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.