Praxis Engineering, a GDIT company, provides cutting-edge technology capabilities and unmatched expertise to deliver mission-critical solutions that drive impact and support customer needs.
Linux
MySQL Cluster
Python (Programming Language)
Software Implementations
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Engineer Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The HPC Software Engineer shall be responsible for the design, development, optimization, and sustainment of software solutions that run on large-scale, high-performance computing systems. This role focuses on maximizing performance, scalability, and reliability of compute-intensive applications used for scientific, engineering, analytics, or AI/ML workloads.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Engineer Principal must have:
● Education: Bachelor of Science
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience
● Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Position Required Skills
Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
Experience developing with Chapel and Python programming languages
SME in parallel programming and statistical modeling
Experience installing, configuring, optimizing, and supporting COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, libraries, and packages in a Linux environment
Experience with Bayesian inference on Big Data
Experience with Git Source Control System
Position Desired Skills
Experience with SQL technologies such as MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL
Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines such as Spark
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.
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#praxisjobs8 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
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U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $175,950 - $238,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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