BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is looking to hire a Staff Software Engineer (E4). This position is onsite at the Bcubed office in Warrenton, VA.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:
- Software Engineering Excellence: Apply advanced problem-solving skills and methodologies to complex software problem sets, driving innovation across software components and complete subsystems. ·
- Technical Rigor: Maintain a strict commitment to testing, repeatable processes, thorough documentation of software design, and reliable delivery. Ensure software capabilities align perfectly with the mission needs of our customers.
- End-User Focus: Design and build software with the end-user in mind, embracing a growth mindset by seeking direct feedback and suggestions to build trusted partnerships.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a Contributing Team Member by managing your own workload, helping plan the software team's sprint or cycle commitments, and holding to schedules. Serve as a trusted resource for mentorship and coaching, establishing tradecraft leadership across the broader organization. ·
- Communication: Clearly communicate complex architectural and engineering concepts to both technical peers and non-technical audiences. Confidently communicate directly with external partners and customers.
- Innovation: Pursue innovative solutions, frameworks, and modern processes in all aspects of your development work.
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:
- Experience: 8-12 years of proven systems engineering experience delivering high-consequence technical solutions.
- Education & Experience: A degree in an engineering or computer science discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent knowledge acquired through apprenticeship and professional work experience.
- Advanced Expertise: Highly skilled in software engineering principles, design patterns, and modern development practices, with a proven ability to handle complex programming and architectural tasks independently.
- Delivery Focused: A relentless commitment to fully completing tasks and delivering final, production-ready code, navigating the challenging final 10% required to get a product fully across the finish line.
- Autonomy & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to manage your own workload and carry out your workshare of a team's implementation plans independently, while transparently sharing status and roadblocks.
- Trust & Integrity: A history of conducting oneself with the highest integrity, taking accountability for actions and shortcomings, and doing the right thing even when it is difficult or unpopular
- Active SECRET Clearance (US Citizenship Required) Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science or computer/software engineering
- Python Developer: Deep knowledge of asynchronous programming (asyncio) and scripting, with specific experience binding C++ to Python via pybind11 or Cython.
- Kubernetes (K8s) Specialist: Skilled in containerization (Docker), managing K8s primitives (Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets), and writing custom K8s Operators or optimizing low-latency cloud infrastructure.
- Systems & DevOps Engineer: Background in Linux internals, distributed systems design, CI/CD automation (ArgoCD, GitHub Actions), and observability tools (Prometheus/Grafana).
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:
- C++ Expert: Strong in modern standards (C++17/20), manual memory management (RAII, smart pointers), multi-threading, and build tools like CMake.
- CI/CD & Pipeline Architect: Expert at building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, specifically handling the unique compilation, caching, and multi-stage testing requirements of hybrid C++/Python container images.
- Configuration Management (CM) & GitOps: Deep experience in code base configuration management, version control strategy (branching models, tag management), and declarative environment management (Infrastructure as Code).
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $130,000 - $170,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2026
THE BCUBED ENGINEERING TEAM:
BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is an advanced software and engineering company, committed to pushing the boundary through delivering products and solutions focused on end-user needs. We offer a wide range of engineering solutions focused on digital signal processing, software development, and command and control applications. Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, Auria’s success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
Why You’ll Love Working at BCubed Engineering
We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
Time for What Matters & Flexible Work
- Individual Benefit Account (IBA): Full-time employees receive an additional 25% of their base salary deposited directly into their IBA each pay period. This account empowers you with total control over your funds.
- Time Off With Pay: Use your IBA funds to completely cover your holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
- Healthcare Premiums: Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are funded by your IBA, not your paycheck.
- End-of-Year Cash Bonus: You keep what you don't use! Whatever cash remains in your IBA at the end of the year is paid out to you as a one-time cash bonus.
- True Hybrid Flexibility: Work in a way that fits your life. After an initial onboarding period in the VA or FL office, employees enjoy a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 2-3 days a week in-office or at customer site.
Invested in Your Future
- Unrivaled 401(k) Benefits: BCubed Engineering automatically contributes an additional 25% of your base salary into your 401(k) monthly—with no matching or vesting requirements whatsoever.
- Continuous Growth & Education Support: Level up your skills with our comprehensive Educational Assistance Program, funded conference attendance, and full access to Udemy learning platforms.
- Dynamic Career Mobility: Chart your own path across our three defined career ladders: Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management. Your journey isn't limited to a single track; we actively help you align your personal interests with our evolving business needs.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Subsidized Premium Healthcare: Choose from three robust health plans, including an HSA option. To lower your healthcare costs, BCubed Engineering directly subsidizes your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums based on your salary level.
- Medical Reimbursements: Utilize your tax-advantaged IBA funds to cover out-of-pocket medical reimbursements directly.
- Fully Covered Insurance: Breathe easy with company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) provided at zero cost to you.
...and that’s just the beginning!
BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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