C++ Software Engineer

About this role

Job ID: 2618001

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top\_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA\_REMOTE

Description

Information Security Corporation, a SAIC company is seeking an experienced C++ Software Developer to help build state-of-the-art security software. The successful candidate will have at least two years of professional C++ development experience and strong Linux and Windows development skills. The position is remote and reports to the Director of Software Development in Oak Park, Illinois.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications in C++.
• Participate in requirements analysis, software design, code reviews, and product reviews.
• Collaborate closely with QA to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Contribute to product architecture and technical design discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
• At least two years of professional C++ software development experience.
• At least two years of Linux and Windows software development experience.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to successfully complete a background check are required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Qt framework and related development tools
• Linux and/or Windows internals
• Cryptography or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Java

Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.