Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Requirements
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### Must have:

### - We require 7 years of experience designing, building, and operating production-grade software systems. - We look for a strong background in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or security engineering. - We require proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Go, C , or Rust. - We need experience with complex, multi-component, or distributed environments. - We require a solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, TLS, and sockets. - We look for experience with concurrent, asynchronous, or high-performance software. - We need demonstrated skill in diagnosing difficult problems across system, network, and code layers. - We require experience designing modular architectures, APIs, or service boundaries. - We look for familiarity with secure coding practices and handling sensitive information. - We need the ability to quickly understand and improve large or unfamiliar codebases. - We require strong communication and documentation skills. - We value experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor, or similar, with the ability to review and validate generated code safely. - We prefer experience supporting DoD, federal, or other regulated environments. - We value familiarity with NIST frameworks and CNSA requirements. - We prefer exposure to FedRAMP, STIG, or similar compliance standards. - We value experience with network traffic analysis, packet capture, or endpoint telemetry. - We prefer experience with cryptographic systems, PKI, or certificate lifecycle management. - We value experience deploying software into air-gapped or controlled environments. - We prefer candidates who can obtain a U.S. security clearance. - We value mentoring experience or technical leadership contributions. - We prefer a bachelors degree, though it is not required. - Full-time employment is required.

Responsibilities:
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- We design, build, and maintain core components of our TYCHON Quantum Command platform. - We develop capabilities for cryptographic discovery, telemetry collection, and compliance reporting. - We work across a multi-language stack that includes Go, C , Rust, and React. - We troubleshoot complex issues involving networking, concurrency, system performance, and distributed services. - We improve platform observability through stronger logging, metrics, and diagnostic tooling for mission environments. - We support integration with enterprise and government systems. - We participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and secure development practices. - We collaborate with product, security, and domain specialists in cryptography and compliance. - We ensure our software aligns with secure coding standards and regulatory expectations. - We use AI-assisted development tools responsibly and verify outputs for correctness, security, and reliability.
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Company:
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We are Tychon LLC, and we are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help advance TYCHON Quantum Command, a multi-component security and infrastructure platform that scans, monitors, reports on, and assesses cryptographic risk and quantum readiness across customer environments. Our work supports enterprise and government systems and focuses on discovering cryptographic implementations, evaluating compliance against standards such as CNSA and NIST, and enabling quantum readiness initiatives. This is a full-time remote role with a compensation range of $165,000 to $180,000 per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), 401(k) matching, AD\&D, dental, dependent health coverage, disability, health, life, vision, paid holidays, paid time off, and work-from-home support. We welcome candidates with military experience and encourage applicants of all ages, including those without a college degree.
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