Software Engineer Principal

Job ID 2616739

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-09-28

Category

Software

Subcategory

SW Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is looking for a Principal Software engineer to join our Solutions and Technology group.

This is a hybrid role and candidates must resided in the San Diego area with the ability to work at our Point Loma location. Candidates must be able to go on site 3 days a week

. Candidates must be able to do the following

• In a technical capacity, collaborate closely with clients to guarantee the seamless implementation of a streaming data platform and create innovative solutions that leverage it
• According to client requirements, specify, construct, test, and implement specialized machine learning and/or other mission-focused systems
• Engage in deployment and execution planning alongside clients
• Directly support deployment of software on Kubernetes
• Produce documentation for clients in order to assist with custom applications
• Provide tutorials and technical information for product documentation
• Full stack development using Python, Java, or JavaScript for front-end and back-end apps (node.js, D3.js, and React)
• Java / Python development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems / Information Technology / Mathematics or related field and nine (9) years of experience. Masters and 7 years of experience
• Candidates must be a US Citizen
• Candidates must have a secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• IAT Level 1 (CompTIA Security+) certification (can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Must have experience with at least one of the following Java, JavaScript or Python
• Must have experience with at least one of the following node.js, D3.js, or React
• Must have experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Must have experience with SQL/Database
• Must have experience with Linux and Shell scripting
• Database / Java – Big data experience using Postgres on Mongo
• Although not required, familiarity with Apache NiFi is preferred
• Comprehending of design patterns that are object-oriented
• SQL / Database integration experience
• Familiar with Linux commands and shell scripting
• Experience building data-driven applications with an understanding of ETL and data pipelines that support them
• Experience working with Cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.