Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/DevOps/Kubernetes/GPU
Captivation · Annapolis Junction, MD
About this role
**Build to something to be proud of.** Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country. --- ## Description Captivation Software is looking for a senior-level software engineer for an extremely customer-facing role leading multi-faceted, mission-critical system development, deployment, and evolution. You will focus on the development, deployment, and administration of complex systems using **C++ or Python**, **Kubernetes**, and **GPU** technologies. You will help ensure the smooth operation of our **satellite communication systems** from development through deployment, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets user requirements. --- ## Requirements **Security Clearance** - Must currently hold a **Top Secret/SCI** U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable **Polygraph** (therefore all candidates must be a **U.S. citizen**). **Minimum Qualifications** - **20 years** of experience as a SWE required. - **Bachelor’s degree** in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university required. **Desired Skills** - Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management - Rancher / **RKE2** implementation - Control plane component configuration and troubleshooting - Worker node management, configuration, and lifecycle automation - Workload management (scheduling, affinity, resources, scaling) - High availability cluster configuration - Cluster monitoring - Cluster networking - Cluster storage (storage classes, PVC, PC) and integration with external storage systems - Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets, certificate management, policy engines) - Helm familiarity - **CKA** certification is a plus - Kubernetes application development/deployment principles - CNCF projects/tools - DevOps principles - GitOps / Builds / Pipelines - Networking experience (switching, routing, VLANs) - Advanced Linux experience (RHEL/Rocky/EL9) - Operating system configuration and troubleshooting - Service management - Hardening - PXE boot and automated OS deployment - Ansible experience (including playbook design) - Ansible collection creation and management - Development and scripting - Python familiarity - Bash scripting experience - Go (desired) - YAML and JSON manipulation - Git workflows - Knowledge/experience with software unit testing - Cross-functional team collaboration - Stakeholder communication and requirements gathering - Presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences - RF data processing familiarity - RF application development familiarity --- **Note:** This position is open for **direct hires only**. We will not consider candidates from third-party staffing/recruiting firms. --- ## Benefits - **Annual Salary:** $130,000 - $270,000 (depends on years of experience) - **Up to 20% 401k contribution** (no matching required; vested from day 1) - Above market hourly rates - **$3,600 HSA contribution** - **6 weeks paid time off** - Company-paid medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, and AD&D
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