Senior Principal Software Engineer

clarityinnovates; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking a software engineer to research and develop cutting-edge AI-powered capabilities that augment existing tools and empower mission-critical workflows for national security applications. The role focuses on small, focused prototypes, taking ownership of individual efforts and architecting proofs of concept to demonstrate feasibility.

You will lead architectural discussions, implement high-quality software, and integrate testing while collaborating with a high-trust,

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (US Citizens only).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline or four years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Ability to collaborate in a team but execute independently.
• Thrives in a high-trust, adaptable team environment.
• Proficient in Golang and Python.
• Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities.
• Experience with agentic development and applying LLMs, embeddings, and smaller trained models to analytics, including evaluating accuracy and uncertainty.
• Experience with API/SDK development and working with software integrators to debug and solve integration challenges, using GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural discussions and execute on priority features.
• Develop robust, high-quality software with a user-first mindset and timely delivery.
• Build and integrate automated testing into the product's codebase.
• Consistently groom backlog and execute tasks in a sprint-driven cadence.

Skills

Golang

Python

LLMs in analytics

API/SDK development

GitLab usage

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

gRPC / Protobuf

SQLite / PostgreSQL

GitLab

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Overview

This program focuses on the research and development of cutting edge AI powered capabilities built to augment and further empower existing tools. This role focuses on identifying and proposing small, focused prototype solutions to known needs. The candidate should be able to take charge of an individual effort, conduct meaningful research into potential solutions and architect and design a proof of concept to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural discussions and with the PA and execute on priority features
• Develop robust and high-quality software, putting the user's requirements first and always driving towards a working product on time
• Build and integrate automated testing into the product's codebase
• Consistently groom feature backlog and execute tasks in a sprint-driven cadence

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a Software Engineering or similar full-time position.)
• Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
• Thrives in a high-trust, adaptable team environment
• Proficient in developing with Golang and Python
• Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities
• Experience with agentic development and applying LLMs, embeddings, and smaller trained models to analytics, including rigorous evaluation of accuracy, uncertainty, and limitations.
• Experience in API/SDK development
• Experience working with software integrators to debug and solve integration challenges, improving the product along the way
• Experience with a version control code repository, such as GitLab

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Containerization (Docker or Podman)
• Experience implementing and using Gitlab CI pipelines
• Experience with gRPC / Protobuf
• Experience in database development (SQLite / PostgreSQL)
• Experience deploying software using Kubernetes

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework

Salary Range: $145,900 - $248,000

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us-competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes perfo