Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

ClearEdge

ClearEdge

51-200 employees

Software engineering and data analytics provider

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Hybrid

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Java
TypeScript
C#
C/C++
Angular

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Requirements
  • TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
  • You must have 20 years’ of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required (Four (4) years of additional Software Engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree)
  • Experience developing web-based software applications using JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as React, AngularJS
  • Experience developing software applications with Object Oriented principles using languages such as Java, C++, C#
Responsibilities
  • Working directly with clients, managers and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver impactful solutions that solve client problems
  • Designing and coding new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Debugging existing software, correcting defects and providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Designing or implementing complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
  • Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
  • Designing or implementing complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
  • Overseeing software development teams and ensuring the work is completed in accordance with the applicable constraints
  • Coordinating software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience developing web-based Geo-focused software applications using tools such as Leaflet.js
  • Experience developing applications using container and container orchestration frameworks such as Docker, Kubernetes
  • Documentation experience
  • Ability to work well integrating your contributions with others across a diverse team
  • Mission-first work ethic
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service

ClearEdge IT Solutions provides advanced software engineering, big data, cloud computing, data analytics, and data science services to government and industry clients. Its solutions are built by a team of highly skilled engineers and field experts who design, deploy, and operate customized, secure data systems and analytics pipelines that ingest and derive insights from many data sources. The company differentiates itself through mission-driven work, a focus on top-tier talent, strong ethics, and long-term partnerships with government agencies and private companies. Its goal is to empower clients by investing in people, technology, and community so that data from diverse sources can be effectively harnessed.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jessup, Maryland

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ClearEdge had 26 open roles on 2026-07-27, signaling expansion.
  • A 2026 job post advertised a core AI-enabled product and $10k training benefit.
  • LinkedIn showed ongoing employee engagement and top workplace culture through July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Only $500 is obligated on SHIELD; task-order revenue remains unproven through 2026.
  • Government-contract concentration ties ClearEdge to MDA award cycles and federal budget delays.
  • If ClearEdge misses follow-on orders, its pipeline and hiring thesis collapse quickly.

What makes ClearEdge unique

  • ClearEdge grew from Intelligence Community work, winning trust for classified mission software.
  • Its 2025 MDA SHIELD IDIQ gives access to $151 billion ceiling.
  • It pairs data engineering with visualization and AI-enabled products, not generic staff aug.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget