Principal Real Time Systems Developer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 216,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a software professional to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, high‑performance software systems for defense applications. You will work both independently and in a tight nucleus team, driving the full development lifecycle and ensuring scalable, clean architecture.

The role requires an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance and offers a base salary range of $216,000–$256,000 (USD) plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required.
• Experience designing, developing, maintaining high‑performance software systems.
• Experience with large datasets and real‑time architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems across the full development lifecycle.
• Evaluate hardware/software trade‑offs and drive integrations; perform rigorous testing.
• Translate system requirements into scalable, clean architecture for defense tech.

Job description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

In this role, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, high-performance software systems—ranging from processing-intensive analytics and novel algorithm development to managing extremely large datasets and real-time architectures. Working both individually and collaboratively within a tight-knit team, you will drive the full development lifecycle: evaluating hardware/software trade-offs, driving GOTS/COTS integrations, conducting rigorous component testing, and translating system-level requirements into scalable code. If you love dissecting difficult problems, taking pride in clean architecture, and bringing your authentic self to high-stakes defense tech, Team Nyla wants you on board!

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000-$256,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.