Software Engineer Principal

Job ID: 2616739

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-09-11

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 + and CCNA) certification (can be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Must have experience with at least one of the following: Java, JavaScript or Python
• Must have experience with at least one o