Senior Software Developer - TS​/SCI

Now Hiring:
Director-Level Software Engineer – Geolocation & Communications Systems

On-Site | Full-Time | TS / SCI Clearance Required | Relocation Provided

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Work Model: 100% On-Site (No remote / telework)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Seniority Level: Director

Talent Depot is seeking an accomplished, results-driven software engineering leader to join a highly specialized R&D team supporting national security defense. You’ll work alongside top-tier electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists to design, build, and deploy advanced geolocation and digital communications systems with real-world impact.

This is an opportunity to contribute across all engineering lifecycle phases—from architecture and development to deployment and operations—while receiving mission feedback directly from end users in the field.

• Architect, develop, and maintain fully integrated software solutions
• Build infrastructure for seamless integration with internal and third-party services
• Design scalable APIs and ensure interoperability across applications
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and external stakeholders
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members
• Stay current with emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions
• Lead Agile development processes with Dev Ops and CI/CD best practices
• Engage in system-level work: development, integration, test, deployment, and O&M

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 15–25 years of experience in software engineering
• Expert‑level proficiency in Golang
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
• Experience designing enterprise-level software systems
• Advanced experience with internal/external APIs and third‑party integrations
• Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices (testability, scalability, maintainability)
• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. citizenship required due to government security clearance requirements

• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Proficiency in C++ and Python within Linux environments
• Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git Lab, CVE mitigations, CI/CD
• Experience automating workflows at the enterprise level
• Strong understanding of Agile and Dev Ops methodologies

• Full relocation assistance provided

• Direct impact on national security through mission‑critical systems
• Opportunity to innovate in a fast‑paced, research‑driven environment
• See your work deployed and operational with real‑time mission feedback