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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,500 - $181,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Make (Software), Design of User Interfaces, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Multithreading, Scripting, Git, AngularJS, Build Process, Front End Software Development, Code Restructuring, Artifactory
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CA-SAN-JOSE-826--200-Holger-Way--BLDG-826/Senior-Software-Engineer_01888766

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

 * Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment

 * Experience with Optimization/Refactoring

 * Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.

 * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Experience designing and developing database schemas

 * Experience with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading

 * Experience working both in a team environment and individually

 * Experience with Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation practices.

 * Experience with one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl, etc.)

 * Experience with User Interface development and Web front-end frameworks (Angular)

 * Experience with using configuration management and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, Artifactory, etc.).

 * Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)

 * Familiarity with network protocols, such as TCP/IP

 * Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with Poly

## Description

* Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems

 * Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions

 * Participate in internal review of software components and systems

 * Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering

 * Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products

 * Participate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within Engineering