MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
MORSE is seeking highly motivated and talented C++ Software Engineers to join our innovative team, supporting various projects that provide hardware-software interfaces, simulation, and real time capabilities to a diverse range of Department of Defense (DoD) customers.
As a C++ Software Engineer at MORSE, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, contributing to the success of our applications and embedded software and making a meaningful impact on our customers. You will collaborate with a teams of engineers and data scientists to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software products that meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability.
Responsibilities:Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using C++ and Python
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high-quality code and knowledge sharing
Interface with hardware including boards, sensors, cameras, GPS receivers, radios, and microcontrollers
Stay up-to-date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment
Contribute to the development of new codebases that emphasize object-orientation, modularity, and maintainability
US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or significant professional experience)
5+ years of software development experience
Expertise in C++ and proficiency Python
Strong understanding of hardware, embedded systems, and sensors
Experience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture
Strong communication skills and self-motivation
Experience or desire to lead technical teams
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- US citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or significant professional experience)
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Expertise in C++
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong understanding of hardware, embedded systems, and sensors
- Experience with Docker, Docker-compose, or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and microservice architecture
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation
- Experience or desire to lead technical teams
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is highlighted as 100% of the company, with all full‑time employees receiving equity as shareholders; this differentiates the package. Company and third‑party profiles position equity alongside base pay and bonuses as a core part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage encompasses medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability, with mental‑health benefits and FSA options also available. Multiple listings consistently present this as a comprehensive set of protections.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave, a return‑to‑work program after leave, and an onsite mother’s room are offered. These supports accompany family medical leave provisions.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented, smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality, novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests, innovate, and solve hard problems.
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MORSE Corp Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are hybrid and in the office at least 3 days/week. This may vary for teams working with hardware, manufacturing, security, IT, operations, or classified systems.
