Principal Software Engineer

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitre Corporation in Bedford, MA leads the design and delivery of secure, resilient cloud and distributed systems tied to data mesh initiatives. You will translate a sponsor vision into production-ready data products, security capabilities, and analytics, guiding cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and proven leadership delivering complex cloud projects and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience delivering complex cloud or distributed systems and leading engineering teams.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and ability to support technical proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of secure, resilient cloud and distributed systems.
• Translate sponsor’s data mesh vision into production-ready data products, security capabilities, and analytics.
• Guide cross-functional teams, establish repeatable deployment and security practices, engage stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and new mission opportunities.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Distributed Systems

Software Engineering

Data Mesh

Enterprise Data Architecture

Data Governance

Cybersecurity

Identity and Access Management

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

DevOps Automation

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead the design and delivery of secure, resilient cloud and distributed systems, translating a sponsor’s data mesh vision into production-ready data products, security capabilities, and analytics. Guide cross-functional teams, establish repeatable deployment and security practices, engage stakeholders, and contribute to technical proposals and new mission opportunities.

Requirements: Requires at least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with demonstrated experience delivering complex cloud or distributed systems and leading engineering teams. Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, be U.S. citizens, and have experience with cloud security, enterprise data architecture, and stakeholder communication.

Key Skills: Cloud Architecture, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Data Mesh, Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Governance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, DevOps Automation, Technical Leadership, Business Development, Stakeholder Communication