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Principal Software Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Mastercard
MastercardNYSE: MA: Global payment processing and financial technology service provider.
Extensive software engineering leadership; delivery of large-scale distributed systems; cloud, AI/data platforms; strong communication and mentorship.
AWS, Cloud, DevOps, AI tooling, LLMs, distributed systems
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Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$142k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
8+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain TS/SCI clearance; degree in ECE or related STEM plus 8/6/4 years embedded software experience depending on degree; strong C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting, revision control skills.
C, C++, Python, Windows, Linux, Subversion, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, National Instruments, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553
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Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$142k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
4+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance; advanced degree in EE/CE or related STEM with 4–8+ years embedded software experience; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting, and revision control; hardware-in-the-loop simulation experience.
C/C++, Python, Windows, Linux, Subversion, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, National Instruments, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, UART
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Principal Software Engineer
Rothschild or Alabama or Arkansas or Arizona or Colorado or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Kentucky or Louisiana or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Mississippi or North Carolina or New Jersey or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin
$135k-$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
Foundation Finance
Foundation Finance: Point-of-sale consumer financing for home improvement projects.
7+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering or related,7+ years development experience,technical leadership and architecture experience,mentoring skills,and strong presentation and stakeholder communication.
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Principal Engineer-Software Development
Irving or Alpharetta or Ashburn or Temple Terrace or Basking Ridge
$121k-$231k/yr HybridFull Time
Verizon
VerizonNYSE: VZ: Provides wireless, broadband, and telecommunications services to customers.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree or 4+ years of work experience and 6+ years of relevant experience. Requires Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, software architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems expertise.
Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apigee, Kibana, GIT, Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, Redis
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Principal Engineer
Alabama or Arizona or Arkansas or California or Colorado or Connecticut or Florida or Georgia or Hawaii or Idaho or Illinois or Indiana or Iowa or Kansas or Kentucky or Maryland or Massachusetts or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Nevada or New Hampshire or New Jersey or New Mexico or New York or North Carolina or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Vermont or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin
$210k-$262k/yr RemoteFull Time
Fuze Health
Fuze Health: Integrated digital health, home diagnostics, and virtual pharmacy platform.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related; 10+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years at staff/principal level; deep expertise in AWS, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript; experience building scalable, high-throughput systems; strong communication; U.S. work authorization required.
AWS, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Slack, GSuite, Jira, HL7, FHIR, NCPDP, EHR
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Principal Engineer-Software Development
Irving or Alpharetta or Ashburn or Temple Terrace or Basking Ridge
$121k-$231k/yr HybridFull Time
Verizon
VerizonNYSE: VZ: Provides wireless, fiber-optic internet, and telecommunications services globally.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of relevant experience. Requires Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, software architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and distributed systems expertise.
Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apigee, Kibana, GIT, Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, Redis
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Principal Software Engineer
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Trident Systems
Trident Systems: Develops high-performance electronics for space and defense.
9+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software Eng/Data Science (or equivalent experience), 9+ years related experience (7+ with graduate degree) with Python, Linux/Windows, databases, JSON/REST, Git/SVN, and production-quality software development.
Python, Linux, Windows, Android, JSON, CSV, XML, REST APIs, sockets, message queues, PostgreSQL, SQLite, InfluxDB, object storage, Git, SVN, Flask, FastAPI, Django, Dash, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
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Principal Software Developer Engineer
Reston or Austin or Seattle
$115k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
6+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with Poly required. Senior software engineer with multi-year experience designing, building, testing, and operating distributed application services; experience with databases, programming/scripting, secure development, code review, and mentorship.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, Linux, observability
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Principal Software Engineer
Tysons, Virginia, United States
$168k-$214k/yr HybridFull Time
Alarm.com
Alarm.comNasdaq: ALRM: Provides cloud-based smart home security and automation solutions.
15+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 15+ years software development, strong object-oriented skills, C#/.NET experience preferred, database design, technical leadership and mentoring experience.
C#/.NET
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Principal Software Engineer
United States or Vienna or Baltimore
$220k-$372k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NetApp
NetAppNASDAQ: NTAP: Sells enterprise data storage and cloud management software.
12+ YOE12+ years software development experience with expertise in cloud-native, storage and data management; proficiency in NFS/SMB/iSCSI and programming in C/C++/Golang/Node.js/Python.
C, C++, Golang, Node.js, Python, NFS, SMB, iSCSI, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible
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Principal Software Engineer
Colorado Springs or Dayton or Herndon
$175k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Auria
Auria: Engineering and software solutions for space and defense missions.
Software development experience with Unix/Linux, microservices, messaging, REST APIs, Agile/DevOps, Python, Java, JavaScript/React, and Cucumber; ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Unix, Linux, RabbitMQ, REST APIs, Agile, DevOps, Python, Java, JavaScript, React, Cucumber, CI/CD, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Sphinx, NASA GMAT
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Principal Software Engineer
Baltimore or Seattle or Vienna or United States or United States
$220k-$372k/yr HybridFull Time
NetApp
NetAppNasdaq: NTAP: Provides intelligent data infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments.
12+ YOE12+ years software development, 5+ years data management/storage experience, 3+ years cloud-native and SOA expertise, proficiency with storage protocols and listed programming tools, strong communication and architectural skills.
C, C++, Golang, Node.js, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, CI build systems, Automated Testing, NFS, SMB, iSCSI
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Principal Software Engineer
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Cubic
Cubic: Develops defense training systems and public transit fare technology.
8+ YOE8+ years embedded software experience (or 6+ with MS), strong C and C++, embedded systems and debugging, Unix/Linux proficiency, unit testing, ability to work with hardware teams; eligible for DOD security clearance.
C, C++, Unix, Linux, yocto, JIRA, Confluence, Git
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Principal Software Engineer
New York City or Richmond
OnsiteFull Time
Genworth Financial
Genworth FinancialNYSE: GNW: Provides insurance products for aging care and mortgage protection.
10+ YOE10+ years software development experience; expertise in TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, GraphQL, Node.js, Next.js, Swift, Kotlin; experience with PostgreSQL/MongoDB, CI/CD, and platform architecture; bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, GraphQL, Node.js, Next.js, Swift, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CI/CD
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Principal Software Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apogee Research
Apogee Research: Develops advanced cyber and systems engineering for national security.
Extensive experience building robust, maintainable software for algorithmically complex problems; high proficiency in C++; strong computer/network security knowledge; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; US citizenship and Top Secret clearance eligibility required.
C++
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Principal AI Software Developer
Fairfax or United States
$166k-$210k/yr RemoteFull Time
Pyramid Systems
Pyramid Systems: Provides software engineering and digital transformation for federal agencies.
12+ YOEUS citizenship required; 12+ years software engineering with 6+ years in AI systems; Bachelor's (or Master's) in CS/Software Engineering; expert Python, cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), AI/ML platforms; enterprise architecture and leadership experience.
Python, COBOL, OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex AI, AIR platform, Azure, AWS, GCP, RAG, DevSecOps, SBOM, NIST AI RMF
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Principal Engineer-Software Development
Irving or Alpharetta or Ashburn or Temple Terrace or Basking Ridge
$121k-$231k/yr HybridFull Time
Verizon
VerizonNYSE: VZ: Global provider of wireless, internet, and communication services.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 6+ years relevant experience; Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React expertise; knowledge of architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and scalable distributed systems.
Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Apigee, Kibana, GIT, Jenkins, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQS, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, Redis
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Principal AI Software Developer
Fairfax or Washington or United States
$166k-$210k/yr RemoteFull Time
Pyramid Systems
Pyramid Systems: Provides digital transformation and IT services to federal agencies.
12+ YOEUS citizenship required; 12+ years software engineering experience (6+ years in AI/LLM systems); bachelor's or master's in CS/Software Engineering or related; expert Python, cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), AI/ML platforms; DevSecOps and enterprise architecture experience.
Python, OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex AI, Azure, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, SBOM, DevSecOps, NIST AI RMF
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Principal Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)
Sterling, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Nightwing
Nightwing: Provides advanced cyber and intelligence solutions for national security.
8+ YOEExtensive iOS native development with C/C++ on Unix/Linux; TS/SCI/Top Secret security clearance required.
C/C++, Objective-C, Swift, iOS, Unix, Linux, Ghidra, Hex-Rays, Docker, Corellium, Git, JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Atlassian tools
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