Software Engineer Principal

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats., As a Software Engineer Principal, the work you'll do at Praxis/VRL will be impactful to the mission of multiple customers. You will play a crucial role in development and maintenance of OCO Cyber Tools.

• Lead/Manage/Support software development of Cyber Tools for our customers.
• Collaborate with peers and customers to achieve mission success
• Utilize different languages to achieve a wide range of goals (C, C++, Rust, Go, Python, etc.)

ANSI C++

C (Programming Language)

C++ STL, Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

• Experience: 8+ years of related experience

• Technical skills:

• At least one of C, C++, Rust, Go, Python or other languages. Multiple preferred.

• Reverse engineering or assembly level experience

• git (Gitlab preferred)

• Creation and use of CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with networking and containers

• Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI

• US citizenship required, 8 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience, The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs., We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.