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Software Engineer II

Prescient Edge
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Job Title
Software Engineer II
Location
San Diego, CA 22400 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Software Engineer II to support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon. 

Benefits:

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes: 

  • A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.  
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. 
  • A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. 
  • Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. 
  • A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

  • Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.
  • They may also perform the following duties:
  • Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
  • Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
  • Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements.
  • Maintain databases within an application area
Job Requirements

Experience:

  • 3 years of professional experience with software engineering.
  • Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
  • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) Typical Experience: 3 years of professional experience with software engineering.
  • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

Security clearance:

  • Secret

Location:

  • San Diego, CA.
Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.

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