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Senior Software Engineer, Cyber Range

simspace-corporationRemote - Costa RicaProfessional Services
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Salary
$135K – $185K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 6+ yrs
Posted
30 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Remote - Costa Rica is the location for the Senior Software Engineer, Cyber Range position at SimSpace Corporation, where the professional will architect next-generation high-fidelity simulation systems. This full-time role suits an experienced developer with a background in distributed systems and AI integration who wants to lead technical projects and mentor engineers.

Role Overview

SimSpace Corporation is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Range Operations Team on a remote basis in Costa Rica. The professional will provide expertise in microservices, event-driven messaging systems, and containerization to architect simulation platforms. The role involves designing hybrid solutions that generate realistic simulated traffic across cloud-native environments, SaaS platforms, and IoT systems using AI and advanced APIs.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build custom tooling, scripts, and applications that leverage AI and LLMs to generate realistic simulated traffic.
Develop and maintain core services for cybersecurity range simulation focusing on scalability, performance, and fault tolerance.
Lead end-to-end technical projects and mentor engineers on the team while guiding architectural design.
Create emulated cloud services and synthetic data pipelines to ensure environments behave realistically.
Conduct code reviews and implement monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain high uptime.
Partner with Product Managers, UX Designers, and content developers to translate training requirements into solutions.
Maintain thorough documentation for system design, technical architecture, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements

Six plus years of hands-on experience in software development focusing on large-scale, distributed systems.
Expertise in an object-oriented language such as Java, Kotlin, or Python with API design understanding.
Proficiency in leveraging AI, LLM, and API capabilities to solve automation and simulation challenges.
Proven experience with unit and integration testing and deploying services in Kubernetes or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet to manage virtualized platforms.
Experience working within or developing for air-gapped environments.
Expertise in virtual networking architecture, segmentation, and secure connectivity solutions.

Skills and Tools

Python, Java, Kotlin, Golang
Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, VMware
Terraform, Ansible, Git, AI/LLM APIs
REST, OAuth, SAML, HTTP/S

Salary and Benefits

Base monthly pay range of 1,500,000 CRC to 2,500,000 CRC with annual bonuses.
Private medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
Mental health support through Spring Health.
Paid parental leave plans.
Equity stock options at hire and annual performance-based grants.
LinkedIn Learning membership.
Monthly reimbursements for team social connections.

About the Company

SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in live-fire simulations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonJavaKotlinGolangSpring BootKubernetesDockerVMwareTerraformAnsibleGitAI/LLM APIsLLMLLMsDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Software Engineer, Cyber Range position located?

The position is remote based out of Costa Rica.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base monthly pay range is 1,500,000 CRC to 2,500,000 CRC, with opportunities for annual bonuses.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants need 6+ years of hands-on software development experience focusing on large-scale, distributed systems.

What programming languages are expected?

Expertise in an object-oriented language such as Java, Kotlin, or Python is required, alongside familiarity with Golang in the broader tech stack.

What benefits are included with the position?

Benefits include private medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, mental health support, parental leave, equity stock options, continuous learning resources, and social connection reimbursements.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official simspace-corporation careers page.

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