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# Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Hudson, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Web Development, HP Thin Clients, Python (Programming Language), Network Interface, Software Engineering, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), SC Clearance, Containerization, Linux Development, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Web Technologies, Grpc, Docker
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/130077BR

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering - with 6+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 4+ years of related experience
 * Python, Java, C++ development experience
 * Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm. Container Network Interfaces.
 * Experience developing software in a Linux development environment.
 * Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
 * Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
 * Current Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Experience with Atlassian tools and/or GitLab CI/CD
 * Familiarity with gRPC and Pub/Sub frameworks (NATS, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.)
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Agile Development experience
 * Javascript, HTML+CSS and thin client web application development experience



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