Sr. Software Developer, Systems Software

Senior Software Developer, Systems Software Columbia, MD Job Description X8 is seeking a Senior Software Developer, Systems Software to support mission-critical data science, machine learning, and analytic capabilities in a highly technical Intelligence Community environment. The ideal candidate combines systems-software engineering with hands-on AI/ML, production model implementation, data integration, anomaly detection, and statistical evaluation experience in defensive cyber environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Apply statistics, machine learning, and analytic methods to answer intelligence questions and produce reusable analytic products.
• Transform data features, identify patterns/trends, optimize classifiers, build anomaly-detection capabilities, and automate analytic processes.
• Evaluate statistical models; implement validated models in production with software developers; periodically re-evaluate and refine models.
• Extract, transform, integrate, and load data from traditional and non-traditional sources into accessible data stores.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and analysts to monitor model performance/data accuracy, interpret results, and refine analyses.
• Document processes, models, data configuration management, and research emerging data science tradecraft and technology.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience. Master's degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience and 3+ years applying machine learning techniques and statistical model evaluation.
• Experience researching, designing, developing, or testing systems-level software and translating operational needs into software requirements.
• Ability to apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles to complex technical problems.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• R or Python and SQL; AWS, Cisco/CCNA, STIGs/IAVA and/or BDP; Linux/Windows/virtual environments; Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and network analysis tools.

WHY JOIN X8?

• Support mission-critical cyber and intelligence capabilities with direct national-security impact.
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with high visibility, technical autonomy, and meaningful mission ownership.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Minimum Clearance Required

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygrap.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $170,000.00+ (depending on education and experience)
• Bonus potential
• 401K Match - 10%
• Paid time off - 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays

Medical Benefits - 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution