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Lead – Principal Software Engineer, TS/SCI
United States
Full Time
16 hours ago
$131,300 - $237,350 USD
No H1B
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Key skills
Java
JavaScript
React
Rust
AI
Generative AI
Jira
Agile
CI/CD
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Define and drive long-term technical strategy and architectural direction across teams
Oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
Serve as a senior technical authority and escalation point for cross-team and cross-domain issues
Champion engineering excellence, including automated testing, CI/CD, reliability, and security
Establish standards, best practices, and governance for software development
Guide the responsible adoption of generative AI tools across engineering teams
Lead, manage, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers
Own performance management, career development, succession planning, and talent growth
Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture
Partner with leadership on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and organizational design
Coach leaders on effective team management, delivery, and technical decision-making
Own delivery outcomes across multiple Agile teams, ensuring predictability and quality
Partner with product and business stakeholders to align roadmaps, priorities, and execution
Ensure effective Agile practices, metrics, and continuous improvement using Jira
Incorporate customer feedback, operational insights, and data to drive product improvements
Act as a key engineering representative in cross-functional and leadership discussions
Communicate technical vision, risks, and progress to senior leadership
Influence product strategy through deep understanding of users and technical constraints
Drive alignment across engineering, product, design, and operations
Requirements
US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of professional software development experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
Strong technical foundation in Java, Rust, JavaScript, and/or React
Proven track record of leading multiple teams and delivering complex software systems
Deep experience with Agile development and tools such as Jira
Demonstrated experience driving architecture and solution design across teams
Strong background in automated testing, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Tech Stack
Java
JavaScript
React
Rust
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
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