Senior Software Engineer

Qualifications
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
SAIC is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer who must be experienced in the full development life cycle using modern methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum and test-driven development
Ideal candidate will be experienced with complex coding in C++, CLI, C#, Java as well as scripting in a virtualized enterprise environment
Should have some experience working with frameworks such as J2EE or Spring Framework in a Linux environment
Must understand object-oriented programming concepts and dependency injection
Must understand networking concepts such as the OSI model and packet routing
Bachelors Degree Minimum
A minimum of 10 years of experience with native C and C++ developing real-time and near real-time applications
A minimum of 5 years of experience with C++/CLI or C# using the .Net framework
A minimum of 5 years of experience with network socket interfaces
A minimum of 5 years of experience developing custom databases using data structures and algorithms
A minimum of 5 years of experience designing software
A minimum of 5 years of experience with UML
Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
Has successfully worked on and delivered a large software release
Knowledge and experience with software best practices, processes, and frameworks
Must have a Top Secret Clearance at start
Benefits
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors
Responsibilities
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
This role will be ONSITE in San Diego, CA
Candidate will support development and integration efforts using C, C++, and Java to provide new interfaces and update existing systems and interfaces for communications systems
Candidate will work as part of a team with two more senior and experienced developers in a secure DOD environment
Will work with the team of developers, system engineers, and test engineers will support the development, design, and testing of the system to resolve complex software problems
This position will grow and development over time while new projects and enhancements are identified, developed and integrated into the existing infrastructure
Job description
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Job ID: 2411576

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-0+-05

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer who must be experienced in the full development life cycle using modern methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum and test-driven development. Ideal candidate will be experienced with complex coding in C++, CLI, C#, Java as well as scripting in a virtualized enterprise environment. Should have some experience working with frameworks such as J2EE or Spring Framework in a Linux environment. Must understand object-oriented programming concepts and dependency injection. Must understand networking concepts such as the OSI model and packet routing. This role will be ONSITE in San Diego, CA.

JOB DUTIES:
• Candidate will support development and integration efforts using C, C++, and Java to provide new interfaces and update existing systems and interfaces for communications systems.
• Candidate will work as part of a team with two more senior and experienced developers in a secure DOD environment.
• Will work with the team of developers, system engineers, and test engineers will support the development, design, and testing of the system to resolve complex software problems.
• This position will grow and development over time while new projects and enhancements are identified, developed and integrated into the existing infrastructure.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :
• Bachelors Degree Minimum.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with native C and C++ developing real-time and near real-time applications.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with C++/CLI or C# using the .Net framework.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with network socket interfaces.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience developing custom databases using data structures and algorithms.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing software.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with UML.
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment.
• Has successfully worked on and delivered a large software release.
• Knowledge and experience with software best practices, processes, and frameworks.
• Must have a Top Secret Clearance at start.

DESIRED SKILLS:
• A minimum of two years of experience with RF modulation hardware interfaces.
• Experience with VSphere, ESXi and vCenter.
• Experience working Navy Programs.
• Experience working on a team in a Server Lab environment.

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

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-1+ vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .