CNO Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI w/ Poly

Years of Experience: 7+ years

Team Lead roles available if 10+ years

Working with SIXGEN

SIXGEN is committed to solving our customer’s hardest problems with eagerness, effectiveness, and efficiency. We reject the status quo and constantly look for new ways to push the boundaries in our field. As a CNO Engineer, you’ll work in a unique position at the intersection of software development, binary and network protocol reverse engineering, and large-scale data analysis.

SIXGEN recognizes that a company is nothing without well-cared for employees. We cultivate an encouraging and innovative workplace environment and give employees flexibility to work on their terms. SIXGEN offers industry-leading benefits, including

• 100% Employer-funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Flexible Leave Policy (Need Vacation - Take It!)


• Flexible hours and opportunities to work from home


• 4% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately


• Reimbursements for training events, gym memberships, cell phone and internet bills, and lunches with coworkers


• Training budget to continue your education or certifications yearly

Why You Matter

At SIXGEN, you’ll provide meaningful support to our federal customers. Your commitment to our customer’s missions, curiosity, and attention to detail will make you a valuable addition to the SIXGEN team. The candidate will join a team of fellow developers working on CNO efforts.

Required Skills:

• C/C++ programming (or Java NDK)


• Python


• Assembly


• Ghidra or IDAPRO


• VR/RE research, focusing on embedded (ARM/MIPS) and Ghidra.


• Windows/LINUX CNO developer, with a focus on persistence.

Position Overview: The candidate will join a seasoned team of fellow developers developing modular code that interfaces with a large-scale framework.

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python


• In-depth understanding of OS internals


• In-depth understanding of network protocols


• Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts


• Knowledge of common CNO techniques


• Reverse Engineering experience

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The anticipated salary range for this role is $250,000 - $300,000  per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects our compensation philosophy, which takes into account various factors including the candidate's relevant experience,

For more information, please reach out to our Human Strategist Amy Maxwell: [email protected].

At SIXGEN, we embrace people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer.