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Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Toyon Research CorporationGoleta, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 21, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise in object-oriented programming and GIS to develop mission-critical applications for government clients, with a competitive salary range of $130,000-$190,000. This on-site role is ideal for driven mid-senior engineers with a strong collaborative spirit and a desire for impactful work in a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$130k - $190k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
Goleta, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
C#C++JavaJavaScriptLESSPython

Job Description


Senior Software Engineer Toyon Research Corporation Senior Software Engineer Goleta, CA Description U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required. This position is in-person (non-remote). Toyon is seeking individuals capable of developing object-oriented software in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and/or Python. The experienced software engineer will design and develop sophisticated software tools and perform analysis in a highly technical environment.

This position is an opportunity to work on a development team with senior staff members guiding development of mission-critical planning and decision-support applications for government customers. Motivation and drive to implement robust software systems with intuitive user interfaces is required. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated software engineering capabilities and success working in a collaborative environment with configuration management and version control tools.

Qualified candidates will also have experience performing project management work and support, including tracking and confirming technical performance, monitoring budgets, writing status reports and briefings for customer review. Requirements Candidates with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or engineering are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills, and ambition:

  • Excellent thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with others to conceptualize and collaboratively solve problems
  • Strong math skills, particularly for implementation of optimization and search methods
  • Experience with coding and testing numerical methods
  • Object-oriented software development in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python or other
  • Experience designing, developing and performing analysis with geographic information system (such as ArcGIS)
  • Ability to configure and maintain virtual machines and host servers
  • Understanding of application development for cluster computing platforms
  • At least 1 year of project management experience
  • Existing TS Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility
The annual pay range for the Senior Software Engineer position is $130,000 to $190,000. The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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