Staff Software Engineer

Salary: $150000 - 195000 per year Requirements: We typically look for 8 to 12 years of systems engineering experience delivering high-stakes technical solutions. We require a degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university, or equivalent practical knowledge gained through apprenticeship and professional experience. We need strong software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns and modern development practices, with the ability to tackle complex coding and architecture challenges independently. We value a strong delivery mindset, with the discipline to see work through to production-ready completion. We expect you to manage your own workload, execute your share of implementation plans independently, and communicate progress and blockers transparently. We look for a record of acting with integrity, accepting accountability, and doing the right thing even in difficult situations. Active Secret clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is required. We require a bachelors or masters degree in computer science or computer/software engineering. We need deep experience with Python async programming and scripting, including binding C++ to Python using pybind11 or Cython. We look for strong Kubernetes and containerization experience, including Docker, Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, and custom Operators or low-latency cloud infrastructure optimization. We require experience with Linux internals, distributed systems, CI/CD automation, and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Preferred qualifications include strong C++17/20 expertise, RAII, smart pointers, multithreading, and CMake. Preferred experience includes building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines for hybrid C++/Python containerized workloads. Preferred background includes configuration management, GitOps, branching strategies, tag management, and Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities: We apply advanced problem-solving methods to complex software challenges across components and subsystems. We maintain rigorous testing, repeatable workflows, strong documentation, and dependable delivery practices. We design and build software with the end user in mind and actively seek feedback to strengthen partnerships. We manage our own work, help plan sprint or cycle commitments, and stay accountable to schedules. We provide mentorship and coaching, serving as a trusted technical resource across the organization. We communicate complex architectural and engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. We engage directly with external partners and customers when needed. We pursue innovative solutions, frameworks, and modern development processes. Technologies: CI/CD Cloud Docker GitLab GitOps Grafana Support Kubernetes Linux Prometheus Python Security Architect ArgoCD asyncio DevOps GitHub More: We are BCubed Engineering, an Lumen Dynamics company, an advanced software and engineering organization focused on delivering end-user-centered products and solutions across digital signal processing, software development, and command and control applications. We support complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions for federal, international, and commercial customers, and our success is built on diverse teams, innovative systems, and operational software. This is a hybrid role based out of our Warrenton, Virginia or Tampa, Florida offices, with an initial onboarding period followed by a schedule that includes 2 to 3 days per week in the office or at a customer site. We offer a strong benefits package that includes an Individual Benefit Account, paid time off support, healthcare premium coverage, a yearly cash bonus for unused funds, automatic 401(k) contributions, education assistance, conference support, Udemy access, career mobility options, subsidized health coverage, medical reimbursements, and company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. We are committed to a diverse workforce and equal opportunity employment. last updated 28 week of 2026