Software Engineer 4

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer 4 to spearhead an exciting new initiative within ourTechnology & Data Analysis mission. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation - bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. You will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, researchers, and end users to design, develop, and deploy powerful tools that enhancecryptanalytic engineering and analysis. If you are passionate about turning complex research concepts into impactful, daily-use solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a mission-critical environment.

• Mission Focus:Lead end-to-end capability development - from concept to deployment - transforming research-based approaches, software prototypes, and algorithms into fully operational tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis
• Enterprise Development:Apply expert-level Java development skills to extend and enhance an existing tool base, leveraging documentation and research to understand functionality and drive new capability
• Architecture & Design:Conduct thorough software and architecture reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement, modernization, and optimization
• Full Lifecycle Ownership:Own transition planning, release management, version control, automated testing, debugging, and ongoing maintenance
• User Engagement:Provide direct user support and incorporate end-user feedback into iterative feature development
• Innovation:Evaluate and integrate new parameters and features that advance mission outcomes and improve analyst workflows

• Clearance:ActiveTS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraphrequired
• Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree plus11 yearsof relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience inenterprise Java application development
• Proven ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases using documentation and research artifacts
• Experience withsoftware lifecycle management, including version control, automated testing, debugging, and release planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with researchers, stakeholders, and end users

• Java Expertwith deep, hands-on proficiency in enterprise-grade Java development
• Experience withgraph representation and transformationto alternative graph structures
• Background indigital logic emulation
• Ability tore-architect legacy codeusing modern object-oriented techniques
• Proficiency infile parsing and generationwith optimization frameworks
• Familiarity with cryptanalytic concepts or signals intelligence (SIGINT) tooling is a plus
• Experience working inclassified or government mission environments

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.