Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer Jobs

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting advanced R&D efforts at a customer site. In this role you'll develop and maintain software that underpins complex research environments by integrating existing capabilities into new or modified systems and environments, improving reliability and performance, and enabling rapid prototyping through disciplined software engineering practices. This position supports a dynamic team of Peraton Labs, customer, and subcontractor personnel. The ideal candidate is comfortable working hands-on in a highly secure environment, collaborating closely with researchers and engineers, and can also execute independently to drive solutions end-to-end. This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.Key responsibilities may include: Develop and sustain research infrastructure software supporting complex systems Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and operating environments, ensuring compatibility, performance, and maintainability Contribute across the software lifecycle: requirements interpretation, design, implementation, testing, verification, and deployment of prototype and operational software Build and improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD workflows to accelerate development and increase reliability (e.g., build pipelines, test automation, packaging, releases processes) Work in Linux-based development and runtime environments, including scripting and troubleshooting at the OS and application layers Collaborate with engineers/researchers to identify successful approaches to complex problems, rapidly iterate prototypes, and transition viable solutions toward operational use Support networked systems and software that interacts with networking stacks, data flows, distributed services, or mission environments Interface directly with customer stakeholders (technical and programmatic) to coordinate priorities, communicate progress, and resolve issues Monitor and direct subcontractor tasking as needed by providing technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring integration and quality standards are met Produce clear technical documentation (design notes, build/deploy instructions, test evidence, and operational runbooks)

Details Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.