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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 19, 2026. BigBear.ai scores A on the Alion truth index.

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BigBear.ai is an AI and decision intelligence company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, that provides analytics, computer vision and software engineering for defense, intelligence, homeland and border security, travel and trade, and manufacturing and supply chain customers. Listed on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI, it traces its defense work back to 1988 and includes Pangiam, whose threat detection and facial recognition tools are used in airport and border screening. It hires software, full stack, embedded, AI and machine learning engineers, data scientists, vulnerability researchers, security engineers, operations research analysts and business development staff, many with clearances.

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to join an ever-evolving project where you will design, develop, and deploy mission-critical tools and solutions. This role involves working closely with customers to understand and support operational requirements, as well as analyzing large data sets to deliver mission-centric insights. You will collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and other software engineers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive impactful results.

What you will do

  • Software Development: Write production-grade software to be deployed in operational environments
  • Maintenance & Monitoring: Monitor software performance and implement updates as needed
  • Platform Enhancement: Augment the platform with new tools and technologies to meet evolving mission needs
  • Code Reviews: Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality and compliance
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Elicit requirements from stakeholders to align solutions with mission objectives
  • Documentation: Write detailed documentation to support compliance processes and operational workflows

What you should have

  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus production-grade software development experience in C/C++, Python, and Java
  • Version Control: Familiarity with software version control systems, such as Git
  • UNIX/Linux Proficiency: Experience using the command line in UNIX or Linux environments
  • Networked Systems: Experience working in multi-node networked environments

What we'd like you to have

  • Containerization: Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
  • Automation Tools: Familiarity with Ansible for configuration management
  • Cloud Hosting: Experience with cloud-based hosting environments, such as AWS
  • Continuous Integration: Proficiency with CI tools, such as Jenkins

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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