
Open since May 2026
Software Engineer (All Levels)
AI Summary
The software engineer designs, develops, integrates and optimizes large-scale, mission-focused systems, including real-time processing and analytics applications, and works with large datasets and pipelines in high-stakes environments.
About this role
It’s a Mission in Every Line of Code: Join us as a Software Engineer!
At Adaptic, we don’t just write code—we build mission-driven systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Join a collaborative team where your expertise in software engineering contributes to real-world impact. Your ideas are valued, your skills are sharpened, and your contributions drive innovation that matters.
Whether you’re early in your career or leading teams and architecting solutions, we’re looking for all levels of engineers who want to solve hard problems, grow their skillsets, and make an impact. Let us guide you in finding the perfect match for your level and ideal role.
Your Impact
You’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle—design, development, integration, and optimization—on systems that operate at scale and in high-stakes environments. Day-to-day, that can look like:
- Building and enhancing complex systems, from real-time processing and large-scale analytics to mission applications
- Translating user needs into scalable, high-performance software designs
- Developing new features and improving existing capabilities across modern tech stacks
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues in complex environments
- Integrating software into new platforms, environments, or data ecosystems
- Working with large, diverse datasets and building efficient data queries and pipelines
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused solutions
- Testing, validating, and refining software to ensure performance and reliability
- Contributing to system design decisions, including trade-offs, reuse, and integration of COTS/GOTS technologies
- Continuously improving development processes, documentation, and engineering standards
Qualifications
- All positions require a current TS/SCI with polygraph
- Experience with software development in languages like Python, Java, C++, or similar
- Experience or interest in working with large-scale data, distributed systems, or real-time processing
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work both independently and on a team
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Cloud (AWS), DevOps/CI/CD, or containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Exposure to CNO, data analytics, machine learning, or AI-driven systems
- Experience working in mission or high-performance computing environments
Engineer smarter. Build Bolder. Apply now and learn more about our extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages!
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