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C++ Software Engineer

SAIC · Chicago, IL, US

Spotted 50m agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$100,001 – $140,000 a year
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 16, 2026
Job description

About this role

Job ID: 2618001

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

Information Security Corporation, a SAIC company is seeking an experienced C++ Software Developer to help build state-of-the-art security software. The successful candidate will have at least two years of professional C++ development experience and strong Linux and Windows development skills. The position is remote and reports to the Director of Software Development in Oak Park, Illinois.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications in C++.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, software design, code reviews, and product reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with QA to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
  • Contribute to product architecture and technical design discussions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
  • At least two years of professional C++ software development experience.
  • At least two years of Linux and Windows software development experience.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to successfully complete a background check are required.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

  • Qt framework and related development tools
  • Linux and/or Windows internals
  • Cryptography or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Java

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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