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September 18, 2026

Principal Software Engineer

Senior • Hybrid

160,001 - 200,000 USD/yr

San Diego, CA

Quick Facts

  • Role: Principal Software Engineer
  • Clearance: Top Secret; ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • Location: Hybrid in San Diego area (Point Loma); on-site 3 days/week
  • Travel: Up to 10%

Description

You will collaborate with clients to implement a streaming data platform and deliver mission-focused solutions, including specialized machine learning systems. The role includes planning and supporting deployments on Kubernetes, producing client documentation, and providing technical tutorials for product documentation. You will perform full-stack development using Python, Java, or JavaScript, including node.js, D3.js, and React.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients to implement and enhance a streaming data platform
  • Specify, build, test, and implement specialized machine learning and mission-focused systems
  • Participate in deployment and execution planning with clients
  • Support deployment of software on Kubernetes
  • Produce documentation for custom client applications
  • Create tutorials and technical information for product documentation
  • Develop front-end and back-end applications using Python, Java, or JavaScript (node.js, D3.js, React)

Requirements

  • US Citizen
  • Top Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • IAT Level 1 certification (CompTIA Security+ and CCNA) can be obtained within 30 days of hire
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems / Information Technology / Mathematics or related field plus 9 years of experience (or Master’s with 7 years)
  • Experience with at least one of: Java, JavaScript, Python
  • Experience with at least one of: node.js, D3.js, React
  • Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
  • Experience with SQL/Database
  • Experience with Linux and Shell scripting
  • Big data experience using Postgres on Mongo (Database/Java)
  • Knowledge of object-oriented design patterns
  • SQL/Database integration experience
  • Familiarity with Linux commands and shell scripting
  • Experience building data-driven applications with ETL and data pipelines

Benefits

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000

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