Pay vs market · Top quarter
This job's pay ($235,000 a year at the midpoint) is higher than about 80% of 1,052 salary-listed Senior Software Engineer jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $205,000.
Role overview
Job description
- Serve as a recognized technical authority, providing innovative solutions to unusually complex software and systems problems.
- Lead research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
- Design and develop applications and systems that integrate advanced logical and mathematical solutions.
- Collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers to plan and utilize data processing systems for product and commercial software.
- Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems regarding program intent, output requirements, and programming techniques.
- Design and develop low-level system components, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to manage project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
- Utilize scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of system designs.
- Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
- Ensure all software standards are developed and maintained across the organization.
- Independently determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired technical and project results.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
- Proven experience as a recognized authority in software systems engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to solve unusually complex technical problems with highly innovative solutions.
- Extensive experience with the full SDLC, including research, design, development, and debugging of mathematical systems.
- Deep expertise in low-level systems programming, including compilers, assemblers, or operating system internals.
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:
- Experience with GitLab for version control and Jira for project management.
- Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Spark or DataBricks.
- Knowledge of modern cloud architectures and containerization technologies.
- Experience leading or mentoring other senior engineers on complex technical initiatives.
- Prior experience supporting high-stakes government or DoD technology programs.
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
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- Source: Redhorse Corporation's official careers site · still listed there on 10 Nov 2026
- Posted 10 Aug 2026
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class; If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability
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