Software Developer Windows

Reposted 6 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in Alabama, USA
Remote
64K-128K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Develop software for cybersecurity applications, focusing on system-level security engineering, including OS internals, debugging tools, and various programming environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Work at the forefront of cybersecurity research and development, delivering capabilities to protect national security. Our projects cover the spectrum of security technologies, hardware architectures, and operating systems; if it runs code, we’re interested in its security. We see the impact we have on our nation’s security each day. We refuse any work that isn’t engaging, we ensure our engineers have the tools they need to excel and we recognize superb results.

We’re seeking a candidate to develop software for our commercial product team—securing systems at the lowest levels. Potential candidates should be talented, motivated, and forward-thinking individuals who enjoy systems-level security engineering.

This position is a Hybrid position in Huntsville, AL.

Required Skills Include:

  • Experience with C/C++ development
  • Knowledge of OS internals (Filesystem, IRP and I/O Request Handling)
  • Debugging tools proficiency (WinDbg or Visual Studio Debugger)
  • Version control systems such as Git

The product team works with a large array of technologies, tools, and concepts, so other valuable skills and experience include:

  • Windows driver development experience (WDM or WDK)
  • Experience with Batch scripting and Python 3
  • Software development and testing tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Pytest
  • Good communication skills
  • TPM and Secure Boot technologies
  • DOD System Security Engineering and standards (RMF, Cyber Resiliency, Anti-Tamper, etc. )
  • Reading and interacting with assembly (x86_64, ARM, etc.)
  • Virtualization concepts and technologies (Hyper-V, Vmware, VirtualBox, etc.)
  • Cryptography and the implementation of cryptographic algorithms
  • Concurrency and parallelism concepts

Our ideal candidate is someone with great technical and problem-solving skills, a motivated personality, and a high degree of creativity!

Security Clearance:

Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance.

Our Interviews:

Our interviews are technical. Be prepared to tell us about your technical background and interests as well as to work through some of our questions on a computer or whiteboard. We hope candidates find our questions to be thought provoking, but we don’t ask brain teasers or tricks. This is a chance to have a dialog with our team, and we hope you will enjoy it!

The salary associated with this position $64,000-$128,000 is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
 

Skills Required

  • Experience with C/C++ development
  • Knowledge of OS internals
  • Debugging tools proficiency (WinDbg or Visual Studio Debugger)
  • Version control systems such as Git

Nightwing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nightwing and has not been reviewed or approved by Nightwing.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for cleared cyber/software roles, with examples of offers notably above prior jobs and senior-level expectations around $180,000–$200,000. Some candidates also report attractive packages that include signing bonuses in certain cases.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are offered, with a planned 2025 package citing better healthcare options than those previously under RTX. This indicates active enhancement of core health benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO and paid holidays are provided, alongside paid parental leave for major family moments. These policies aim to support rest and family needs.

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The Company
952 Employees

What We Do

We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.

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