Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. Roles and Responsibilities: This is an opportunity for a Senior / Lead Software Engineer who not only excels in software development but also possess innovation and leadership skills. This is a mission focused position where you will work closely with end-users and government program managers to drive technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and working with stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities for impact. While responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies. You will gain experience with one or more of the following:  + Cloud Engineering and Platform Engineering + DevSecOps + Full-Stack Development + Embedded Systems and Real-time Systems + Practical Applications of Software Engineering using Artificial Intelligence + Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, work shaping, and IR&D to identify and pursue new opportunities. Basic Qualifications: + Typically, requires a minimum of 5 years of experience of related experience with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field; or a 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience + Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance. + Hands-on skills and fundamental foundation in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, C/C++/C#, Python, Linux, Bash). + Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies. + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues. + Desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges. + Documented competency using software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git). + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site Preferred Qualifications: + Preference given to candidates who have completed an advanced degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) + 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in computer science and software engineering principles; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience + Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance. + Proficiency with DevSecOps principles and practices. + Exposure to Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure-as-Code, and/or Automation for Security and Testing. + Familiarity with Cloud Services Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.). + Knowledge of software design patterns. + Knowledge of Generative Pretrained and Large Language Models and use in the Software Development Lifecycle. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. 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