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Software Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States of America
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI seeks a talented software engineer to join our Command, Control, Computing, and Intelligence (C3I) line of business. We enable national security missions through creation and delivery of innovative, technology-centric solutions that provide decision advantage to our customers. Our client engagement processes, the way we collaborate, operate, and deliver value, provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will build, enhance, and maintain complex software systems for the US Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) community. The selected candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks including: analysis, design, development, review, and test for our product areas. The software engineer will work both individually and as part of our agile development team. Candidates must be self-motivated individuals who can understand technical concepts, communicate clearly, and are able and willing to collaborate on technical items within the larger team.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelors or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of software development experience, including Java and/or Python development experience
  • Solid understanding of complex software design concepts, patterns, tools, and best practices
  • Experience with distributed/asynchronous programming paradigms
  • Proven delivery of production-grade applications that include security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs that interface with browser-based UIs
  • Ability to thrive in an Agile teaming environment

Desired:

  • Experience with Go (Golang), C/C++, and/or other scripting languages
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, Ansible and/or Foreman, etc.
  • Experience with ​container deployments and container orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes)
  • Experience with Web technologies such as JavaScript/React, HTML5, and CSS
  • Experience with AWS (including AWS Certifications) and/or cloud native technologies
  • Knowledge of microservice architectures​​
  • Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals
  • Willingness to learn and apply the best technology for a given application or service

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$76,000 - 155,700 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About CACI

CACI

CACI is a leading U.S. defense and intelligence technology company that supports some of the most critical missions across the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. With decades of experience in cybersecurity, electronic warfare, software development, and mission systems, CACI focuses on helping government customers modernize operations and respond to rapidly evolving national security threats.

For job seekers, CACI offers opportunities to work across a wide range of high-impact fields, including software engineering, cyber operations, intelligence analysis, IT modernization, communications, and defense systems engineering. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and mission-driven technologists, with a significant portion of its workforce holding security clearances and military experience. CACI careers often involve directly supporting operational missions where performance and reliability matter in real time.

Unlike pure product companies, CACI operates at the intersection of consulting, engineering, and mission support—building and integrating systems that help the U.S. government improve decision-making, secure networks, and maintain battlefield and intelligence superiority. Employees often work on long-term government programs involving cloud migration, electronic warfare, counter-drone systems, and enterprise IT modernization across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

As national security priorities continue to shift toward cyber defense, AI-enabled systems, and rapid modernization of government infrastructure, CACI remains a major employer in the defense services ecosystem. For professionals seeking stable, mission-focused work with strong demand for technical talent and opportunities to support real-world operations, CACI continues to stand out as a top-tier defense industry employer.

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