Associate Software Engineer

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Department Summary: Do you want to develop software systems that contribute to solving our nation’s most critical problems? Do you want to be mentored by engineers and scientists that are experts in their fields? Are you passionate about best practices for delivering the highest quality software solutions across distributed computing environments from the cloud to the tactical edge?

We're making a difference every day - working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world.

Come and create the foundation for your career. At MITRE, you will work on a variety of projects that support our government sponsors and benefit from the many learning opportunities - classes at the MITRE Institute, continuing education through our Educational Assistance program, attending tech talks and innovation exchanges, publishing and presenting at technical forums and more.

Our workplace reflects our values. We want you to start and grow your career at MITRE so that you can experience the gratifying work, our competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As a Software Developer at MITRE, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where you work closely with others in an organization that encourages and values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your hands-on software engineering expertise as you contribute to real challenges across a variety of domains. As part of the Cloud and Distributed Software Systems department, you will develop your software architecture and engineering skills while delivering computing capabilities wherever they are best suited to address the challenges of our sponsors. While responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.

You will gain experience with one or more of the following:

• Cloud Engineering
• Distributed Applications Architecture and Scaling
• Full-Stack Development
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
• Practical Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
• Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance.
• Hands-on skills in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, C/C++/C#, Python, Linux, Bash).
• Familiarity with Cloud and Distributed Software principles and practices (desirable also includes exposure to Cloud Architectures, Scaling Strategies, Infrastructure-as-Code, Automation for Security and Testing, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges.
• Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• This role has an onsite requirement of 3 days per week minimum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates who have completed an advanced degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
• Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Cloud Services Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.).
• Knowledge of software design patterns.
• Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL.
• Knowledge of Generative Pretrained and Large Language Models and use in the Software Development Lifecycle.

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$79,200 - $99,000 - $118,800 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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