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# Sr. Software Engineer

- **Company:** Rincon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=417da44eb6c1f2a9

## About the Role

* Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices for testability and readability
 * Highly proficient in C++ and Python for engineering and scientific applications in LINUX environments
 * Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team member and mentoring other engineers to grow in their technical abilities
 * Demonstrated ability to design the architecture of software systems to ensure they achieve functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
 * Degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
 * Minimum 15 years' experience in software engineering-related discipline
 * Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred background:

 * DevOps and Cloud computing Experience (Gitlab, CI/CD, CVE mitigations, Docker, Kubernetes, PIP)
 * Agile development processes and leadership, This position can be located at our Centennial, CO; Chantilly, VA offices or our Tucson, AZ Headquarters. Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

## Description

that you believe will improve the applications and frameworks you're working in. The ability to work unsupervised with minimal direction and the ability to self-start is a must.