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Posted 15 August, 2026

Senior Software Engineer

SAIC
San Diego, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Description

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SAIC is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a position located in San Diego, CA. This position needs to be highly experienced 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.

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*This will be an ON-SITE role with expected travel up to 10% throughout the year.*

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JOB DUTIES:

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  • The candidate shall perform software engineering design and development activities to produce reliable, modular, and secure software components.
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  • The work will include development of software on a RHEL OS platform.
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  • This will include software development with custom C++ based applications, X windows-based applications, and web-based middleware.
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  • Development will consist of application writing and policy for security accreditations.
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Qualifications

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REQUIREMENTS:

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  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7). Additional years experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
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  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
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  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
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  • Must have Solid Linux (RHEL) familiarity.
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  • Must have strong background in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, React, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS.
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  • Strong Web experience.
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  • Industry experience designing, building, and maintaining large scale systems in production.
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  • Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux.
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  • Familiarity with DBMS technology, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL.
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  • Basic design ability: Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
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  • Excellent understanding of low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance, and scale.
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  • Ability to visualize a proposed system and be able to build it.
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  • DESIRED SKILLS:
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  • Experience with C++.
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  • Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
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