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Senior Software Engineer

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

  SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. This position needs to be highly experienced 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

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
  • Must have Solid Linux (RHEL) familiarity
  • Must have strong background in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
  • Strong Web experience
  • 3-5 years 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. 

 

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.

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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