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Principal Software Engineer 4

Aperio Global
Full Timeprincipal
Fort Meade, MDPosted 4 days ago

Role Overview

Aperio Global is hiring a Principal Software Engineer 4. This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Aperio Global's Security hiring, posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Principal-level Security roles is $161k-$260k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

How We're Different

We believe the highest-impact work in national security and technology is a team sport. At Aperio Global, we operate as a single, cohesive force aligned on a handful of mission-critical efforts where our work truly moves the needle. We don't chase small wins. We solve for next.

We view the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics as an empirical discipline as rigorous and consequential as any field in science or engineering. That means we bring intellectual honesty, accountability, and transparency to every problem we take on. Our team includes tech innovators, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who know that the best solutions come from diverse minds working toward a common mission. We value our people, those working quietly behind the scenes, doing the hard work that keeps our nation secure.

The best way to understand how we think is to see what we've built. From full-spectrum cyber operations and de-biased AI platforms to quantum networking and cloud-native software systems, our work speaks for itself.

Come solve with us

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, generous paid time off, short and long-term disability, professional development, and much more. We invest in our people because they are our most important asset — and because the mission demands the best.

Aperio Global is seeking an Analytic Developer to support the exciting Technology Application & Integration mission.  Engineer will work closely with mission stakeholders to capture requirements and create innovative analytics and deploy solutions to customer supported tools to automate and enable data and metadata analysis.

 

Mission Focus: Collaborate closely with customers to develop analytics based off artifacts, enrich data with various corporate sources, summarize data, and formulate results for downstream analytics and queries.

Technical Proficiency: Creatively leverage disparate data to fill knowledge gaps in user activities, collection efforts, and technology discovery.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11-years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with object-oriented languages (JAVA, Python, C++) and experience with Jupyter Notebooks, GHOSTMACHINE, and Query Time Analytics. Proficient with Elasticsearch and Elasticsearch clusters.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Nice to Have:
Knowledge of AWS, customer corporate tools and data repositories

 

Salary Range: 207k-227k

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset—our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Professional Development
  • (and much more)

Aperio Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs — never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer 4 position at Aperio Global?

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Where is the Principal Software Engineer 4 position at Aperio Global located?

This position is based in Fort Meade. Aperio Global has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Principal Software Engineer 4 at Aperio Global earn?

Aperio Global has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Principal Software Engineer 4 role at Aperio Global posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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