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SR Principal Software Engineer

CARLCORP2
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

*THIS POSTING IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

 

Job title:      Sr Principal Engineer Software

LOCATION:      Orlando, FL – Onsite Position

STATUS:          Fulltime, Exempt Salary. 3–6-month effort with possibility for extension  

 

 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CARLEY: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Carley Corporation is an employee-owned small business specializing in analyzing, designing, developing, and implementing large-scale, complex blended training solutions where performance results are critical. We strive to deliver the highest quality and cost-effective solutions for all our DoD, Government, and Commercial customers. 

 

Carley provides products and services within the full spectrum of training system requirements, including new systems development as well as the maintenance of existing training systems. Our capabilities include training devices, electronic classrooms, SCORM-conformant self-paced training, instructor-led training, virtual simulations/virtual environments, and Virtual Reality-based training in support of technical and soft skills training.  Carley Corporation is an ISO 9001:2015-certified business.

 

Carley is seeking to hire a dedicated Sr Principal Engineer Software. The Sr Principal Engineer Software will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and secure software systems based upon documented requirements. This person will be responsible for working individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AT CARLEY:

The successful candidate shall have experience with creating specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)/ Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Other duties and projects as assigned and needed

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or other STEM discipline, and 8 years of related technical experience; Master’s degree in a STEM field and 6 years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field and 4 years of related technical experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Demonstrated experience developing software using Java or C
Demonstrated experience with debugging existing software and correcting defects
Demonstrated experience with the SDLC and agile methodologies
At least 5 years of development experience in a Linux environment, preferably RHEL

Demonstrated expertise in developing, debugging, and maintaining Linux kernel‑mode device drivers, including the ability to design and implement new low‑level drivers or modify existing ones for custom hardware platforms, with a strong grasp of kernel subsystems, interrupt handling, DMA, and device tree configuration
Experience using Bash or similar scripting languages to automate tasks
Experience configuring and using SonarQube, Fortify, or other code analyzers
Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Eggplant and Microsoft Testing Framework
Experience with Continuous Integration Technologies such as Jenkins and Bamboo
Experience using Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Experience with Software Configuration Management tools such as Git
Experience creating XML Schema Definitions (XSD) based on complex interface requirements
Development experience with Sockets, MQueues, Threading/Multithreading, or Named Pipes
Development experience with HTTP, IP, or UDP protocols
Development experience with LXC or Containers
Demonstrated experience developing Linux software applications
Demonstrated experience working with XML Schemas and XML processing tools.
Knowledge of networking protocols and secure communication techniques.

 

Due to the nature of the work at Carley, this position requires U.S. citizenship – REQUIRED.

Carley Corporation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated upon hire or be eligible for a legal accommodation under ADA or Title VII – REQUIRED.


WHAT CARLEY CAN OFFER YOU:

·         Medical

·         Dental

·         Vision

·         401k Retirement Plans

·         ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

·         HSA (Health Savings Account)

·         FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

·         Life & Disability

·         Accident Plans

·         Critical Care Plans

·         Cancer Insurance

·         Pet Insurance

·         Legal & ID Theft Protection

·         EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

·         Tuition Reimbursement

·         Employee Life Recognition Bonuses

·         Employee Referral Program


 

 

Have any questions about Carley, the job, or the benefits? Contact our HR team at careers@carleycorp.com and we’d be happy to assist you! Otherwise, head over to complete our application process and start your new career today!

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above represent some but not all the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Carley Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The company’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

 

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