Talent.com
Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765
Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA, United States
Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765

Join to apply for the Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765 role at Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765

7 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Backend - R10204765 role at Northrop Grumman

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Secret

TRAVEL : Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Software - Backend to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA .

Join our team and build scalable pipelines from the ground up. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern, optimized, and high-performance data storage solutions. If you enjoy collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to integrate and process data efficiently, we’d love to hear from you!

Accomplish

We are seeking a first-principles thinker and skilled software engineer to solve complex data challenges. This is not a role for operating pre-built tools; this is an opportunity to architect and build the core data backbone of our systems. You will be responsible for creating custom, high-performance ETL pipelines from the ground up, taming complex data sources that range from structured text to esoteric third-party binary formats. Your work will involve deep data modeling, abstracting reusable patterns, and writing modular, maintainable. Python code that stands the test of time.

You should have a strong foundation in software engineering and have chosen to apply those skills to data. You believe that data pipelines are software and should be built with the same level of care, testing, and architectural foresight as any other production application.

This position is fully on-site, with no remote work available.

Essential Functions

  • Architect and develop custom, maintainable ETL solutions from the ground up using Python, SQLAlchemy, and SQL Server.
  • Develop and optimize data storage solutions, including relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Write and maintain tests and documentation for data architecture, workflows, and processes.
  • Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other software engineers to understand data requirements and deliver robust, integrated solutions.
  • Champion software engineering best practices within the data domain, including comprehensive unit / integration testing, CI / CD automation (Git, Docker), and robust documentation.
  • Tune and optimize complex SQL queries and data processing workflows within our on-

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

These roles may be filled by a Principal Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer Level.

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 5 years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Recent professional experience in software development.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc).
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
  • Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 8 years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, with 6 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related engineering experience.
  • Recent professional experience in software development and / or data engineering.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc).
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • 7 years of experience in software development.
  • Experience with C / C++.
  • Experience with machine learning pipelines and data science workflows.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools.
  • Familiarity with SQL Alchemy, Numpy, Pandas.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) for data engineering.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex data queries and workflows.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, machine learning pipelines, and MLOps.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize across the entire data stack.
  • Thrive with Us

    At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

    Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

    We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

    If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.

    Primary Level Salary Range : $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

    Secondary Level Salary Range : $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

    The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

    Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Defense and Space Manufacturing

    Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northrop Grumman by 2x

    Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Principal Software Engineer” roles.

    Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Remote

    Principal Software Architect- Application & Cloud

    Sr Manager, Software Engineering (iOS) - (Hybrid - San Diego, CA or Acton, MA)

    Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Salesforce

    Senior Principal Engineer Software - Tenant Solutions Architect (San Diego CA) - R10201652

    Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer -Onsite (Strong C++ & real-time / embedded systems area)

    San Diego, CA $124,000.00-$211,000.00 11 hours ago

    San Diego, CA $156,400.00-$211,600.00 1 year ago

    Senior Principal Software Engineer - Onsite (Req exp in real-time, embedded software and C++ / C)

    San Diego, CA $242,000.00-$344,000.00 13 hours ago

    Staff Software Engineer - full-stack Exp

    San Diego, CA $144,500.00-$195,500.00 1 year ago

    Staff Software Engineer - Remote (Exp in Research & Development roles)

    We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Principal Software Engineer • San Diego, CA, United States

    Related jobs
    Principal Backend Developer

    Principal Backend Developer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Remote Principal Backend Developer for New Gen AI Product Development.Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of a scalable and secure CDA data platform...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Software Engineer - APIs

    Software Engineer - APIs

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Software Engineer - APIs and Backends to enhance their hosting platform.Key Responsibilities Develop new features and functionality for the Hosting Platform API using P...Show more
    Last updated: 16 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Senior Principal Scientific Software Engineer

    Senior Principal Scientific Software Engineer

    Leidos Inc • San Diego, CA, United States
    Full-time
    The Leidos Innovations Center operates at the leading edge of technology by designing, demonstrating, and deploying solutions to solve complex remote sensing problems for our Department of Defense ...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Principal Software Engineer

    Principal Software Engineer

    VirtualVocations • El Cajon, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Software Engineer for their Data Ingest Platform.Key Responsibilities Lead the technical vision and architecture of the Data Ingest Platform Build tools and ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Principal Systems Engineer

    Principal Systems Engineer

    VirtualVocations • El Cajon, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer.Key Responsibilities Build, deploy, and manage infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible Design, implement, and support highly a...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sr Principal Engineer Reliability

    Sr Principal Engineer Reliability

    Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA, US
    Full-time
    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around th...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Principal Cloud Engineer

    Principal Cloud Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and automate deployment processes. Key Responsibilities Lead projects and teams of cloud engineers to bu...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Staff Backend Engineer

    Staff Backend Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana Databases, Loki Ingest.Key Responsibilities Influence the roadmap and career objectives while delivering new features and iterating bas...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Principal Backend Engineer

    Principal Backend Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Chula Vista, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to drive the evolution of their platform and product.Key Responsibilities Own the architecture for large-scale, complex product projects Imp...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Backend Engineer

    Senior Backend Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team and contribute to building the backend for their insurance platform. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with partners to develop...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Principal AI Engineer

    Principal AI Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal AI Engineer.Key Responsibilities Design and develop advanced AI solutions using large language models (LLMs) and agent frameworks Architect and implement LLM...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Principal Software Architect

    Principal Software Architect

    VirtualVocations • Chula Vista, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Principal Software Architect- GenAI.Key Responsibilities Lead architectural decisions and represent the GenAI domain area Provide technical leadership and support to m...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Backend Software Engineer

    Senior Backend Software Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Chula Vista, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer - Enterprise / Commerce (100% Remote).Key Responsibilities Design, build and operate API and full-stack solutions Collaborate cross-fu...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Backend Software Engineer

    Backend Software Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Level III Backend Software Engineer who will be a technical mentor responsible for driving the design, architecture, and implementation of their carbon accounting platfor...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Principal Software Engineer

    Senior Principal Software Engineer

    Tend • San Diego, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We are looking for a software engineering leader who is passionate about creating next-generation healthcare software that will dramatically improve the lives of patients, clinicians, and caregiver...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

    Principal Software Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

    Tandem Diabetes Care • San Diego, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience.We'd love for you to team ...Show more
    Last updated: 29 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Principal Software Engineer

    Senior Principal Software Engineer

    Tendo • San Diego, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Senior Principal Software Engineer.Be among the first 25 applicants.Senior Principal Software Engineer.We are looking for a software engineering leader who is passionate about creating next-generat...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

    Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

    VirtualVocations • Escondido, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Full-Stack - Vehicle Data Platform.Key Responsibilities Lead technical discussions to identify gaps in the telematics data platform and influe...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted