Software Engineer Principal

SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a premier technology integrator delivering solutions across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets. Our Solutions & Technology Group (STG) is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI-driven capabilities that empower mission-critical operations.

Position Overview

SAIC's STG is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Level Software Developer to join our growing team focused on the design, development, and deployment of a next-generation Agentic AI Platform. In this role, you will contribute to building intelligent, autonomous agent frameworks and modern web applications that support complex decision-making workflows. You will work across the full development stack - from crafting intuitive front-end user experiences to building robust backend services and cloud infrastructure components. This opportunity can be worked remotely anywhere within the United States for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain front-end web applications using modern web technologies
• Build and style responsive, ensuring a polished and effective user experience
• Develop and maintain backend REST services and business logic to support platform capabilities and agentic AI workflows
• Contribute to the development of agentic AI components, including integration with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith
• Support development and deployment of cloud-based services and infrastructure on AWS, leveraging tools such as OpenSearch, SageMaker, Lambda, and SQS
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Packer, and Terragrunt
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, architects, and product owners to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions
• Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization of platform components
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, APIs, and development processes
• Provide feedback and mentoring to junior developers

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of experience or a Masters and 7 years of experience

• Pass CompTIA Security Plus Examination within 270 Days of Employment

• Candidates must have the ability to get a Secret Security clearance

• Experience building front-end web applications using core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Experience developing backend services and APIs, including RESTful service design and complex business logic implementation, using languages such as Python, Java, or NodeJS

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative agile environment

• Preferred

• Front-End Development: Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ReactJS for building modern, component-based web applications. Ability to effectively style and design front-end applications for usability and visual consistency

• Backend & AI Development: Python development experience, particularly for backend service development. Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and/or LangSmith. Familiarity with multi-agent orchestration, autonomous workflow design, or LLM integration patterns

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with AWS cloud services, including one or more of the following: OpenSearch, SageMaker, Lambda, SQS

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including: Terraform, Packer, Terragrunt

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices

• Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

• Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

• Dice Id: 10111346

• Position Id: 2618018

• Posted 1 day ago

• Company Info

• About SAIC

• SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

• We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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