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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Git, Information Technology, Code Inspection, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-software-engineer-chaos-industries-10281205

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or higher Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree
 * 5+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
 * Extensive/advanced Python experience
 * Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
 * Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
 * Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
 * U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systems

Preferred Requirements:

 * Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systems
 * Experience with production-level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets.
 * Experience with SW development tools enforcing SW-development best practices (e.g. linting, code coverage, code quality/security scanning, doc gen, etc.)
 * Experience with Networks (software and hardware)
 * Experience with CUDA/JAX
 * Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) (e.g. Ettus)
 * Experience developing near-real-time systems
 * Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
 * Experience with git
 * Experience with Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.)

## Description

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families., * Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products

 * Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
 * Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our U.S. and international customers
 * Work full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California