VES, LLC seeks a highly motivated senior level Software Engineer . Would you like to work on a small team of exceptionally smart people to design and build cutting-edge technology, pushing the envelope of what is possible ? Do you want to work for a team-oriented DoD contractor that is passionate about using technology to protect and make soldiers more effective ? If so, please read on!
This Software Engineer position earns a highly competitive salary , depending on experience. You would also enjoy great benefits and perks , including health benefits, a 401(k) with match, 11 paid holidays, 15 paid vacation days, tuition reimbursement, and more . If this sounds like the right DoD software development opportunity for you, apply today! T his position can be performed remotely but we are open to hybrid schedules for candidates that wish to work in either our APG, MD office or our Detroit, MI office.
ABOUT VES, LLC
We are a small business headquartered out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD with offices in Baltimore, MD, and APG, MD. Established in 2014, our core competencies are the development of custom government off the Shelf (GOTS) infrastructure solutions, integrating mission command systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in the Army tactical architecture. We are a company built entirely of engineers, focused completely on solving the DoD's hardest software systems integration challenges.
Many software government contractors only hire to fill a slot and then release the person with the contract time is up. We truly strive to be more of a close-knit group , hiring people for their talent and making sure they want to stay for the long haul. We offer highly competitive pay , generous benefits , and a friendly work culture .
Job Duties :
- Contribute as a Senior Engineer on a custom, from scratch Linux distribution
- Develop, test, and manage software as directed and determined by the project lead
- Maintain and improve the performance / security of existing software solutions
- Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues
- Recommend improvements to existing software solutions as necessary
Technical Requirements :
Experience developing and debugging CStrong ability to read and understand code written by other peopleExperience with common Linux scripting / shell utilitiesBash / sh / Python / Perl / Awk / Sed, etcExperience with the following tracing / debugging tools :Strace , Ltrace , Ftrace , gdb , etcDeep understanding of the system services including systemd and udevIn-depth hands-on experience with an RPM based distributionIntimately familiar with common build systems such as Makefile , CMake , and Meson.Familiar with technologies to enable applications to run with least privilege, and avoid full root permission, including Linux Capabilities ( getcap / setcap ), seccomp, containers, etcExperience troubleshooting SELinux policyExperience with managing and securing Linux Containers (LXC), Docker ContainersExperience working within virtualized environmentskvm / qemu , libvirt , VirtualBox, etcComfortable reading / compiling / debugging / customizing the Linux KernelFamiliar with enhanced Linux security hardening techniquescgroups , namespaces, seccomp, capabilities, SELinux , etcDesired Skills :
Have worked within an Agile methodology utilizing Scrum TeamsAbility to take strategic guidance and execute in a self-motivated mannerPassionate about learning new technologies , tools, and platformsExperience with Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).Experience with tools such as Bitbake , Yocto , WindRiver Linux , JenkinsHave taken a Yocto / WindRiver / OpenEmbedded based project from inception to marketExperience with preempt-rt, or other preemptable Linux solutionsRequired Education and Experience :
Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a security clearance with the DODMaster ' s Degree and 7 + years of professional Linux systems / software engineering experience; Bachelor ' s degree and 10 + years, or in lieu of a degree you may substitute 4 + years of experienceVES offers a rich benefits package that includes :
401(k) matchHighly Competitive SalaryHealth BenefitsUp to 15 Paid Vacation days / year1 1 Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementVES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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