Senior Software Engineer

Job ID 2616828 Location San Diego, CA, US Date Posted 2026-09-15 Category Software Subcategory SW Engineer Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description JOB DESCRIPTION SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. The candidate will be required to have a high level experience 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 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7). Additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret after start.Linux (RHEL) familiarity.Front-end technology experience JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.Strong Web experience.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 Experience 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.