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Development Program / Software Engineer - Entry Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency/Central Security Service · Posted 100 days ago
On-site Fort Meade, MD $87K – $123K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Intelligence INTJINTPISTJISTP EngineeringData
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As a new Software Engineer, NSA has opportunities for you to contribute, learn, and grow in virtually any Computer Science focus area, including: Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Computing Research, Data Analytics, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI), Cryptology/Cryptography, and countless others. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1259528
What You'll Do
- →The mission demands that NSA "see" the world through a different lens than any other organization.
- →Our Computer Scientists face technical challenges well beyond the wildest imaginations of most people.
- →NSA's mission requires persistent engagement to anticipate and understand complex threats in real-time, on a global scale.
- →From Counter-Terrorism to Combat Support to Cybersecurity, NSA's Computer Science community creates novel, cutting-edge solutions that advance science and underpin every aspect of our foreign intelligence and cybersecurity missions.
- →Solving these extraordinary problems allows NSA to share solutions with the world by contributing to open source, licensing patents, and publishing technical papers.
- →NSA is seeking Software Engineers to advance a number of high impact systems and teams.
- →Opportunities change constantly, but recent needs include: large scale platform development (hardware and software, HPC, cloud); accessibility development (508 compliance); AI/ML; complex algorithms and cryptography.
- →As a Software Engineer at NSA, your work makes the world a safer place in countless ways including: saving lives of U.S. and allied soldiers; providing U.S. policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of U.S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks.
- →The Agency offers a work/life balance that is hard to beat, with flexible work schedules, generous leave policies, and a number of continuing education programs to help meet your long term career goals.
- →The sheer breadth of technologies supported provides endless opportunity for broadening expertise and leadership growth.
- →Tools and technologies used evolve quickly, with systems and responsibilities spanning the full spectrum.
- →More common tools and areas of interest include: C/C++, Java, cloud computing, Angular, React, Python, PIG Analytics, Pyspark, agile development, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containers and Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux (VMWare), ElasticSearch, Rust, micro services, Ansible, clusters, digital forensics, incident response, quantum, and so much more.
- →Beyond technical skills, we also need strong critical thinkers, collaborators, independent self-starters, continuous learners and flexible contributors.
- →We look forward to hearing from you - what excites you and where you think you can make the most impact. **Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended, prior to applying for this position.
Requirements
- ✓The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
- ✓Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) or Software Engineering.
- ✓Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3954b82e-19dd-4079-9a64-7726a6b39e04
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