Principal Software Engineer

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role

This position is for a software developer that enjoys working with the generation, transport, and storage of data. The software is largely written in Python on top of Kubernetes. There are opportunities to apply data engineering and data modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead design and architecture of back-end systems
• Develop robust and high-quality software, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on-time
• Integrate and build testing into product family
• Facilitate delivery and deployment of operational capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)
• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop software based capabilities - this is typically achieved after a minimum of 5 years of full time industry experience and a bachelors degree
• Experience providing daily guidance and oversight to other engineers
• Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities
• Proficient in two or more of the the following programming languages - Python, Go, C/C++, Java, or Rust
• Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• Proficient with container orchestration using Kubernetes
• Comfortable and proficient in Linux-based development environments
• Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
• Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.