Software Engineer
US$85,000 – US$101,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Advanced Software Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$85,000 – US$101,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Mathematics, Science, Software Engineering, Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Scottsdale, AZ. An active Secret clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications or related Science, Engineering or Mathematics fields, ensuring they meet user requirements and perform efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions and troubleshoot issues.
- Design the next generation of cryptographic products as a member of a cross functional team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Ability to lead the software development process.
- Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways.
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success.
- Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and others.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience in RUST and C/C++.
- Experience in developing software on embedded platforms.
- Experience working in an agile development environments.
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Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.