Principal Software Engineer - Development

Northrop Grumman · United States-California-San Diego · All 1,095 Northrop Grumman jobs

Pay shown$98,400 to $171,000 a yearHybridPermanent

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Advertised pay
$98,400 to $171,000 a year
Checker · last seen live 26 Oct 2026
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Advertised pay
$98,400 to $171,000 a year
Work pattern
Hybrid
Employment
Permanent
Level
Lead
Posted
19 Oct 2026
Age
Posted 18 days ago (since 19 Oct)
Source
Employer's own page, Workday
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The median advertised range for a software engineer in San Diego is $125,000 to $197,000, from 65 adverts that state a yearly pay. This job, at $98,400 to $171,000, sits inside that range.

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Required skills

  • C++
  • Python
  • Jira
  • Git
  • Docker
  • Agile
  • Embedded

Nice to have

  • Administration
  • Test Automation
  • Linux

About the job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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.

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