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Communication Protocol Software Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Developer- C/C#

Fort Belvoir, VA ยท On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

... network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit ... Active TS/SCI Clearance * 3+ years as a software developer * Proficient in C and C# and BOFs

Embedded Software Developer C++

Urbandale, IA ยท On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Implement CANโ€‘based communication protocols (e.g., J1939, ISO 11783) for tractor and implement ... S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. 2+ ...

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Developer to help build systems that have a positive ... communication protocols, including MQTT, gRPC, or WebSockets โ€ข TS/SCI clearance Company : Booz ...

Software Developer

Virginia Beach, VA ยท On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

We are hiring a Software Developer to support an enterprise-level program within a federal ... Implemented STIGs, worked extensively with communication protocols such as DNS, HTTP/S, WebSockets ...

Software Developer

Virginia Beach, VA ยท On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

We are hiring a Software Developer to support an enterprise-level program within a federal ... Implemented STIGs, worked extensively with communication protocols such as DNS, HTTP/S, WebSockets ...

Software Developer

Dahlgren, VA ยท On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

R0241077 Opportunity Software Developer. You will build endโ€‘toโ€‘end solutions in a fastโ€‘paced ... Knowledge of openโ€‘source communication protocols, including MQTT, gRPC, or WebSockets * TS/SCI ...

We are hiring a Software Developer to support an enterprise-level program within a federal ... Implement STIGs, work with communication protocols such as DNS, HTTP/S, WebSockets, and SMB, and ...

Software Developer

Rochester Hills, MI ยท On-site

$81K - $130K/yr

Who You Are The Software Developer will be responsible for the development of industrial desktop ... with Network communication protocols such as FTP, TCP, Pipes * Develop and conduct internal ...

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA ยท On-site

$138K - $180K/yr

Experience with communication protocol drivers and stacks (networking, 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, etc ... Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering desired. Bachelor of ...

Summary The Software Developer's role will be to design/develop/test web applications, APIs, server ... Experience with wireless communications, protocols, and security. * Experience in software product ...

Software Developer - Intermediate Location: Colorado Springs, CO Remote Status: On-Site Job Id ... Knowledge of secure communication protocols, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.

... network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit ... Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This ...

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How much do communication protocol software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication protocol software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Communication Protocol Software Developer vs Network Software Engineer?

AspectCommunication Protocol Software DeveloperNetwork Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; certifications like CCNA, CCNP beneficialBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Networking, or related; similar certifications often required
Work EnvironmentDevelops and tests communication protocols, often in labs or development teamsDesigns and maintains network systems, working in data centers or enterprise environments
Industry UsageTelecommunications, embedded systems, IoT devicesIT infrastructure, enterprise networks, service providers
Common Search/ComparisonFocuses on protocol development and implementationFocuses on network design and optimization

While both roles involve networking and require similar technical skills, Communication Protocol Software Developers specialize in creating and testing communication protocols, whereas Network Software Engineers focus on designing and maintaining network infrastructure. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Communication Protocol Software Developer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,845 per year, or $53.8 per hour.

Senior Software Developer- C/C#

Fort Belvoir, VA โ€ข On-site

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$61.75 - $81.50/hr

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Job description

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations and conduct dynamic analysis.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Offensive capability development
  • Will develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations
  • Conduct dynamic analysis
  • Malware development, analysis and software vulnerability research
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Must have 8 years of experience overall
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • 3+ years as a software developer
  • Proficient in C and C# and BOFs
  • Should have 1+ yearsโ€™ experience in offensive capability development for Windows environments
  • Should have 1+ yearsโ€™ experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
  • Special requirements: Must pass the Advanced Cyber Red Team senior developer aptitude test
  • Must be able to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, especially Cobalt Strike
  • Experience with host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities, cyber red teaming, network penetration testing, security operations center analysis, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operation
  • Malware development, analysis, binary disassembly, binary decomplication, network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit development
  • 3-5 years development industry experience
  • Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules
  • Strong familiarity with Windows Active Directory
  • Experience developing exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations such as nonexecutable stack (NX) and ASLR as well as more advanced exploit mitigations
  • Strong familiarity with the Windows API/Win32 modules for tool development
  • Ability to conduct dynamic analysis as needed via debuggers
  • Expertise in AV/EDR evasion techniques.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Software Developer to join our team! In this role you will get to develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations and conduct dynamic analysis.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Offensive capability development
  • Will develop exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations
  • Conduct dynamic analysis
  • Malware development, analysis and software vulnerability research
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Must have 8 years of experience overall
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • 3+ years as a software developer
  • Proficient in C and C# and BOFs
  • Should have 1+ yearsโ€™ experience in offensive capability development for Windows environments
  • Should have 1+ yearsโ€™ experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
  • Special requirements: Must pass the Advanced Cyber Red Team senior developer aptitude test
  • Must be able to travel 15%- OCONUS and CONUS locations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, especially Cobalt Strike
  • Experience with host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities, cyber red teaming, network penetration testing, security operations center analysis, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operation
  • Malware development, analysis, binary disassembly, binary decomplication, network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit development
  • 3-5 years development industry experience
  • Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules
  • Strong familiarity with Windows Active Directory
  • Experience developing exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations such as nonexecutable stack (NX) and ASLR as well as more advanced exploit mitigations
  • Strong familiarity with the Windows API/Win32 modules for tool development
  • Ability to conduct dynamic analysis as needed via debuggers
  • Expertise in AV/EDR evasion techniques.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating whatโ€™s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employeeโ€™s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the questโ€”

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • life insurance
  • flexible work schedules
  • holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
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