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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - C++/Testing

Annapolis Junction, MD$130k–$270kmidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Captivation Software seeks a senior C++ software engineer with 15+ years of experience to develop test infrastructure and modernize build/CI-CD processes for defense applications. This role requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance and focuses on software testing, SDR systems, and automation using C++, Python, and shell scripting.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain test infrastructure for software validation
  • Design and implement automated testing frameworks using C++ and scripting languages
  • Modernize CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing processes
  • Work with SDRs, servers, and specialized hardware in test environments
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure software quality and reliable builds
  • Support mission-critical defense applications

What they're looking for

  • C++ programming
  • Software test engineering
  • CI/CD pipeline development
  • Python scripting
  • Shell scripting
  • SDR and hardware systems knowledge
  • Test automation frameworks
  • Build systems and modernization

Benefits

  • Annual salary $130,000–$270,000 based on experience
  • Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (vested immediately)
  • $3,600 annual HSA contribution
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Above-market hourly rates
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Captivation Software

Captivation Software builds high-performance computing and secure analytics infrastructure for mission-critical government programs, specializing in HPC testing, enterprise dataflow architectures, and cleared defense systems. The company is hiring senior test engineers, systems engineers, and technical leaders with deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and security clearances to validate systems and architect solutions for intelligence community operations.

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  • Describe your experience architecting or modernizing CI/CD pipelines in complex software environments.
  • Tell us about a time you designed a comprehensive test automation framework and what technologies you used.
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