Mid-Level Software Engineer
Redhorsecorp, Chantilly, VA
- Pay
- $210K–$220K / year
- Work type
- Onsite
- Level
- Not stated
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
About the role
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Software Systems Engineer who is considered an emerging authority in their field. In this role, you will apply extensive technical expertise to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. You will work with considerable latitude, determining your own objectives and approaches to high-impact assignments. Your work will involve everything from multidisciplinary research and hardware collaboration to the design of advanced software systems using mathematical models to support the next generation of government digital infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities - Conduct research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
- Design, develop, and debug applications software and systems that incorporate sophisticated logical and mathematical solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including 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 complex problems regarding program intent and output requirements.
- Design and develop low-level system software, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within established time and cost constraints.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to identify project limitations, performance requirements, and critical interfaces.
- Design and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes and consequences.
- Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure all specifications are met.
- Ensure all software standards are consistently met across the development lifecycle.
- Exercise independent judgment in determining technical objectives and approaches to assignments.
Required Experience/Clearance - Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience as an emerging authority with extensive technical expertise in software systems.
- Proven track record of developing technical solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems.
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