Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Reverse Engineering

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

Compensation Overview

$160k - $240k/yr

+ Lifestyle bonus + Merit increases + Performance-based bonuses + Maternity supplemental payment $8000

No H1B Sponsorship

Odenton, MD, USA

In Person

On-site role; HQ in Columbia, Maryland; on-site work required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Python
Wireshark
Reverse Engineering
Git
JIRA
Assembly
Confluence
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)
  • 12 years of experience in reverse engineering (10 years with a M.S degree)
  • Experience developing software in C, C++, Python, and/or Assembly
  • Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and experience analyzing network traffic using tools such as Wireshark
  • Experience supporting and maintaining production software systems
  • Familiarity with Git and Subversion version control systems
  • Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence
Responsibilities
  • Enhance and maintain existing software toolsets
  • Gather, analyze, and document technical requirements
  • Design, develop, and deliver end-to-end software solutions that operate within mission constraints
  • Participate in peer code reviews to improve code quality and reduce defects
  • Develop prototypes to validate technical approaches and demonstrate mission solutions
  • Support and troubleshoot fielded software systems

Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Visionist won a five-year $210m prime contract in January 2024.
  • Two prime contract extensions in November 2025 push work into 2027 and 2028.
  • June 2026 office expansion adds hundreds of seats for continued contract growth.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentrates in DoD primes expiring 2027 and 2028.
  • A contract recompete loss would cut staffing, office expansion, and growth fast.
  • Cleared labor shortages would choke delivery and margin within twelve months.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Employee-owned, employee-first culture drives retention in cleared engineering talent.
  • Visionist builds mission software for DoD cyber and intelligence workflows.
  • Single-award prime contracts prove deep customer trust and integration depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Annual Lifestyle Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

Visionist, Inc.
Apr 3rd, 2025
A Decade of Excellence: Visionist Named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2024
Visionist Celebrates 9 Consecutive Years as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace

Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2022
Visionist Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Baltimore Sun

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!