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Senior Software Engineer

Remote / Hybrid / OnsiteFull-time$150,000 - $210,000 per yearPosted October 1, 2026

Overview

Talon Defense seeks an experienced software engineer with 12+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in cyber capabilities to develop advanced software solutions for defense applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex software systems
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and technical planning
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate with security teams on secure development practices
  • Document technical approaches and solutions

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 12+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years working on cyber capabilities
  • Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar languages
  • Understanding of security principles and secure coding

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in defense or government contracting
  • Low-level systems programming experience
  • Reverse engineering or vulnerability research background
  • Active security clearance

Compensation

$150,000 - $210,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Security Clearance

Position requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance or higher.

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.

Interested in this role?

Send us your resume and a brief introduction. We'd love to hear from you.

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Questions about this position? Contact us at careers@talondefense.com