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# Principal Software Engineer IV (TS/SCI + Poly)

- **Company:** Aperio Global, Llc
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $207,000.0 - $227,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Selenium, Shell Script, Web Services
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8639274a988d821b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Shell Scripting?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Mission Focus: Perform security analysis of web services on Android and OSX platforms to develop automation tools to scrape data and interact with public and private APIs Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, and shell scripting

 * Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent.

 * Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

NICE TO HAVE:

Additional experience with Android development, browser automation with Selenium, reverse engineering; familiarity with AI



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