Entry Level Linux Software Engineer Job at Confidential, Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

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  • Confidential
  • Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

National Security & Defense At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs/BlackLynx seeks a qualified and highly motivated Linux software engineer to work in either the Rockville, MD or Chantilly, VA office, and to begin immediately. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement, and test high performance computing products

• Support and maintain high performance computing products and related documentation

• Interact with team members to define and derive requirements and understand use cases

• Collaborate with hardware team members to support design, integration and test activities

• Research current technological trends and participate in research projects for future products

Here's what you'll need

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Recent graduate to 3 years of relevant professional software development experience using C++ on Linux

• Understanding of object-oriented design principles 

• Familiarity and understanding of Linux operating system concepts including kernel, memory, I/O, networking, file systems, and multi-threaded design principles

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• U.S. citizenship

• Capable of obtaining a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant professional software development experience using C++ on Linux

• Embedded software development experience (to include kernels, device drivers, file systems, etc.)

• Experience developing high performance computing related software

• Familiarity or understanding of basic signal processing concepts

• Knowledge and experience in designing for and interfacing with FPGAs, GPUs, and other specialized hardware devices

• Knowledge and experience in AI and machine learning

• TS/SCI clearance

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

110,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Rockville Maryland United States
Chantilly Virginia United States

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work

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