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MANTECH

Senior CNO Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

Experience with cross-platform development and build systems (CMake, Makefile) * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Apple

CAD Engineer - PDV

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Makefile or C Experience with flow automation and development Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part ...

Apple

Emulation Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

... Makefile) Excellent analytical and debug skills Emulation experience on available platforms-Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu, including compilation, debug, performance and throughput tuning is a strong ...

Collabera

Java Developer

New York, NY

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Experience in Linux platform and related tools including shell, Makefile. Must to Have: * Experience in search knowledge, like Elastic Search, etc. * Experience in Clojure/Clojure Script. Additional ...

US Tech Solutions

Lead consultant

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

... Ant, Makefile, MSBuild Code Quality - SonarQube, Crucible, JUnit PMD, Checkstyle, Checkmarx Continuous Integration - Jenkins, Cruise Control, Bamboo, Teamcity Continuous Deployment - uDeploy ...

Fortinet

Staff Software Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150K - $215K/yr

Proficient in C language, proficient in development tools and environments under Linux, such as gcc gdb libc, etc., able to understand GNU Makefile. * Solid knowledge of the HTTP/HTTPS/HTTP2 protocol.

Fortinet

Staff Software Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150K - $215K/yr

Proficient in C language, proficient in development tools and environments under Linux, such as gcc gdb libc, etc., able to understand GNU Makefile. * Solid knowledge of the HTTP/HTTPS/HTTP2 protocol.

Apple

CAD Engineer - PDV

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

... Makefile or C Experience with flow automation and development Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for makefile in the United States is $59.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $69.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Makefile vs Build Automation Engineer?

AspectMakefileBuild Automation Engineer
Primary RoleDefines build instructions using Makefile scriptsDesigns and implements automated build systems and pipelines
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of Make, scripting, basic programmingExperience with CI/CD tools, scripting, programming languages
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, primarily in development or DevOpsDevOps teams, software engineering, continuous integration environments
Industry UsageUsed by developers to automate compilation and build processesUsed by DevOps and build engineers to streamline deployment pipelines

While a Makefile is a specific file used to automate build tasks in software projects, a Build Automation Engineer is a professional responsible for designing and maintaining automated build systems. The Makefile is a tool within the broader scope of build automation, which is the core focus of a Build Automation Engineer.

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Senior CNO Developer with Security Clearance

Senior CNO Developer with Security Clearance

MANTECH

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior CNO Developer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Develop custom cyberspace capabilities based on operational requirements and vulnerability research findings
* Write, test, and maintain code for operational tools, exploits, post-exploitation frameworks, and automation systems, implementing operational security (OPSEC) controls in capability design including anti-analysis, evasion, and attribution management
* Collaborate with vulnerability researchers to weaponize discovered vulnerabilities into operational capabilities and integrate capabilities with existing operational infrastructure, data pipelines, and deployment systems
* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and operational validation of developed capabilities and work with infrastructure developers to ensure capabilities deploy reliably across cloud and traditional environments
* Refactor and maintain legacy capabilities to address target environment changes and operational feedback
* Document capability functionality, usage, limitations, and OPSEC considerations for operators
* Participate in operational readiness exercises and capability demonstrations
Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 13+ years of experience OR Associate's degree and 11+ years of experience OR Master's Degree and 7+ years, OR a PhD with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience.
* 3+ years software development experience, preferably in offensive / defensive cyberspace operations
* Expert proficiency in compiled languages (C, C++, Rust, or Go)
* Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
* Demonstrated experience developing capabilities for Windows and Linux target environments
* Understanding of exploitation techniques and post-exploitation workflows
* Familiarity with operational security considerations in capability development (evasion, anti-forensics, attribution)
Preferred Qualifications: * Experience developing capabilities for MacOS, mobile (iOS, Android), or embedded platforms
* Knowledge of containerization and capability packaging (Docker)
* Understanding of encryption protocols and cryptographic implementations
* Experience with cross-platform development and build systems (CMake, Makefile)
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). Previous work supporting CNO / OC missions
Clearance Requirements: * An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
* Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
* Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
* Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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