Senior Software Engineer

SAIC; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SAIC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role requires active US Secret clearance to start, with on-site work and up to 10% travel.

You will develop software on a RHEL platform using C++ for Windows X Windows and web-based middleware, with JavaScript/React web front-end expertise. Applicants should have strong CS fundamentals, experience with large-scale systems, and familiarity with Nginx/Apache, relational databases, and modern web tech.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience; Master's with 3+ years; PhD with 0 years related experience.
• Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
• Front-end technology experience JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
• Strong Web experience; ability to design, build and maintain large-scale systems.
• Experience with Nginx or Apache servers on Linux.
• Familiarity with DBMS such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
• Basic UI/UX design knowledge and prototype design.
• Solid understanding of low-level OS concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking, storage, performance and scale.
• Ability to visualize a proposed system and build it.

Responsabilidades

• Perform software engineering design and development to produce reliable, modular, secure components.
• Develop software on a Red Hat Linux (RHEL) OS platform.
• Develop with C++ based applications, X Windows-based apps, and web-based middleware.
• Create software with attention to security accreditation policies.

Conhecimentos

JavaScript

React

Web development

CSS/HTML5

CS fundamentals

Distributed systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Ferramentas

RHEL

Nginx/Apache

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MongoDB / MySQL

C++

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Minimum Clearance Required

Secret

Job ID

2617751

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Category

Software

Subcategory

SW Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will be required to have a high level experience in JavaScript, React, Linux (RHEL), and has a strong background in Web Experience. This role requires you to have an ACTIVE SECRET clearance to start.

This will be an ON-SITE role with expected travel up to 10% throughout the year.

Job Duties

• The candidate shall perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
• The work will include development of software on a RHEL OS platform.
• This will include software development with custom C++ based applications, X windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
• Development will consist of application writing and policy for security accreditations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
• Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
• Front-end technology experience JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
• Strong Web experience.
• Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems in production.
• Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux.
• Familiarity with DBMS technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
• Basic design ability Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
• Excellent understanding of low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance, and scale.
• Ability to visualize a proposed system and be able to build it.

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after start.

Desired Skills

• Experience with C++.
• Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.