Senior Principal Software Engineer

Clarity Innovations
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Software engineers with expertise in Golang and Python and experience in AI-powered analytics will find this mission-focused role in national security a compelling fit.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in AI and analytics, and proven leadership in prototyping solutions
    — “identifying and proposing small, focused prototype solutions to known needs”
  • Individuals with experience in DevSecOps and secure software development practices
    — “utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices”
  • Professionals who thrive in national security and defense environments
    — “delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense”

Things to consider

  • A security clearance is mandatory, and only U.S. citizens are eligible
    — “Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)”
  • The role emphasizes a sprint-driven cadence and feature backlog management
    — “Consistently groom feature backlog and execute tasks in a sprint-driven cadence”

How to stand out

  • Showcase experience in leading AI-driven analytics projects with measurable outcomes
    — “research and development of cutting edge AI powered capabilities”
  • Highlight your ability to design and integrate automated testing systems
    — “Build and integrate automated testing into the product’s codebase”
  • Demonstrate leadership in software integration and debugging with integrators
    — “Experience working with software integrators to debug and solve integration challenges”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop robust software
  • build automated testing
  • execute tasks in sprint-driven cadence
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Software EngineeringGoPythonApi/sdk DevelopmentDevSecOps

Preferred

DockerGitlab CI PipelinesGrpcPostgreSQLKubernetes

Stack & domain

GoPythonCyber OperationsNational Security

About the role

Original posting from Clarity Innovations via Greenhouse

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.

Position Overview

This program focuses on the research and development of cutting edge AI powered capabilities built to augment and further empower existing tools. This role focuses on identifying and proposing small, focused prototype solutions to known needs. The candidate should be able to take charge of an individual effort, conduct meaningful research into potential solutions and architect and design a proof of concept to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed solution.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in architectural discussions and with the PA and execute on priority features

Develop robust and high-quality software, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on time

Build and integrate automated testing into the product’s codebase

Consistently groom feature backlog and execute tasks in a sprint-driven cadence

Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances)

Bachelor's 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 Engineering or similar full-time position.)

Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently

Thrives in a high-trust, adaptable team environment

Proficient in developing with Golang and Python

Experience contributing to or leading the design of new capabilities

Experience with agentic development and applying LLMs, embeddings, and smaller trained models to analytics, including rigorous evaluation of accuracy, uncertainty, and limitations.

Experience in API/SDK development

Experience working with software integrators to debug and solve integration challenges, improving the product along the way

Experience with a version control code repository, such as GitLab

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience with Containerization (Docker or Podman)

Experience implementing and using Gitlab CI pipelines

Experience with gRPC / Protobuf

Experience in database development (SQLite / PostgreSQL)

Experience deploying software using Kubernetes

Additional Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the Cyber Operations Domain

Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework

Salary Range: $145,900 - $248,000

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

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.

Source: Clarity Innovations careers (Greenhouse)

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