Principal Software Engineer 4 TS/SCI + Poly
Aperio GlobalRole Overview
Aperio Global is hiring a Principal Software Engineer 4 TS/SCI + Poly. This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Aperio Global's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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 a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with proven experience in installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation. The engineer will be supporting a lab environment providing support for customers developing and testing experiments.
Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:
Mission Focus: Develop capabilities designed to help solve common problems arising from various analyst offices. Prototype development to extend enterprise services, support analytics, enhance machine learning, and develop commercial cloud solutions. Support the integration and evaluation of open source, emerging technologies, and new COTS applications. Work directly with customers, developers, or data scientists to gather requirements and feedback.
Technical Proficiency: Experience integrating with customer's cloud-based data systems. Experience installing, configuring, developing, and integrating prototype applications for technical evaluation.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or equivalent. Computer Science (CS) degree or related field. Strong development experience in a variety of languages (ex., java, python).
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Nice to Have
Modeling experience. Machine Learning experience. Experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes. Dev experience on Linux platforms. Analytics development experience. Virtual Machine (VM) experience
Salary Range: 207-227K
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer 4 TS/SCI + Poly position at Aperio Global?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Aperio Global. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal Software Engineer 4 TS/SCI + Poly 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 TS/SCI + Poly 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 TS/SCI + Poly role at Aperio Global posted?
This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (52 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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