Director Fidelity Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Software Engineer

Clearance Level: Interim Clearance to be considered for this opportunity - Must be US Citizen

Location: Hybrid. Candidates in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or Lexington area are highly preferred.

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The role focuses on developing and deploying AI-driven automation frameworks to aid in the reverse engineering of complex Linux-based embedded systems. You will design and implement intelligent emulation solutions using LLM-powered agents to automate configuration analysis, dependency mapping, and environment adaptation while reducing manual effort and ensuring system compatibility and reliability throughout the reverse engineering lifecycle.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years Software/Algorithm Development
• 3 years Emulation
• 3 years Linux command line
• 3 years Software Documentation
• 3 years C/C++ Programming
• 3 years C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• 3 years GIT/GITHUB
• 3 years Java Development
• 3 years JavaScript Development
• 3 years MVC frameworks (Struts, Spring MVC, Play)
• 3 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 3 years Python
• 3 years Software Design/Development
• 3 years XML and SQL
• 3 years Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
• 3 years Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
• 3 years Ghidra or IDA
• 3 years Hardware and Software Integration
• 3 years Linux internals

Nice to Have:

• Air-Gapped Networks
• Rust experience

Required Skills:

• Programming languages: Python, C, C++, Java
• Program analysis: Ghidra or IDA
• Linux internals
• Emulation
• Systems programming
• Docker, containerization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Linux command-line environments
• Git workflows
• Constrained environments: air-gapped deployment, local execution optimization
• Experience leveraging LLMs and building autonomous AI agents
• BS or BA in a computer science or related field

Nice to Have:

• Rust, Go experience
• Cross-compilation/tool chain customization

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: Interim sufficient to start, but ideally TS//SCI eligible as it will open up additional opportunities.
Work Location: This is a Hybrid position. Candidates in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or Lexington area are highly preferred due to the need to complete classified work. However, qualified remote candidates located outside the area will also be considered. All candidates should be able to travel to Ft. Meade or Lexington MA approximately 2 x month for 4 days. Candidates are expected to be able to work Eastern timezone hours.
Interview Process: Initial screening with 2 managers, and then a wider group audience for a second round. For local candidates, the second round interview will be in person. The group is open to doing Zoom interviews for relocation candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer