Principal Software Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
BigBear.ai
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Software Development
AI Engineer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview Big Bear.ai is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about innovation and has proven expertise in installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation. In this role, you will support a dynamic lab environment, collaborating with customers to develop and test experiments that drive mission success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment and enjoy working on cutting-edge technologies, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What you will do Mission Focus:
Develop capabilities to address common challenges faced by analyst offices, including prototype development to extend enterprise services, support analytics, enhance machine learning, and create commercial cloud solutions. Integration & Evaluation:
Support the integration and evaluation of open-source technologies, emerging tools, and new COTS applications to meet mission needs. Customer
Collaboration:
Work directly with customers, developers, and data scientists to gather requirements, provide feedback, and ensure solutions align with mission objectives. Technical Development:
Install, configure, develop, and integrate prototype applications for technical evaluation, ensuring seamless integration with cloud-based data systems. What you need to have
* Clearance:
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required
* Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus 11 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
* Development Expertise:
Strong development experience in multiple programming languages, such as Java and Python
* Cloud Integration:
Experience integrating with cloud-based data systems
* Technical Proficiency:
Proven ability to install, configure, and develop prototype applications for technical evaluation What we'd like you to have
* Modeling
Experience:
Familiarity with modeling techniques and tools
* Machine Learning Expertise:
Experience developing and implementing machine learning solutions
* Containerization:
Proficiency with Docker containers and Kubernetes
* Linux Development:
Hands-on development experience on Linux platforms
* Analytics Development:
Background in analytics development and data-driven solutions
* Virtual Machine (VM)
Experience:
Experience working with virtual machine environments About Big Bear.ai Big Bear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Big Bear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.
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