Software Engineer (Desktop/Web)
SoTalent
California, United States0–4 yrs24m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 09:14 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 4 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- RecruitingData visualizationData analysisPythonJavaScriptHTML
- Nice to have
- C++
- Work
- On-site in California
- Bond
- Required, length not stated
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python66%Data visualization8%Data analysis7%Recruiting1%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Recruiting for a Software Engineer on behalf of a prominent, employee-owned defense and security firm specializing in solving complex national security problems through innovative technology. The role focuses on the creation and maintenance of sophisticated GUI applications for data visualization, mission management, and advanced data analysis. The position requires blending technical engineering expertise with strong design principles to build interactive tools for both desktop and web platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Creation and maintenance of sophisticated GUI applications.
- Building interactive tools for desktop and web platforms.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Python
- PyQt
- Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- HTML
- CSS
- Figma or equivalent tools for prototyping
- Git version control
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows development environments
Qualifications
- Experience in front-end GUI development.
- Academic exposure to college-level mathematics and physics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative small team setting.
- Willingness to work full-time on-site at the Northridge facility.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS SCI security clearance.
- Candidates must be United States citizens.
Preferred Technical Skills
- C++ and the Qt framework
- Web application deployment and configuration
- UI testing tools like Selenium or Squish
- Relational databases and API design
- Data visualization or computer graphics using OpenGL or WebGL
- Active Top Secret clearance
Compensation and Professional Leveling
- Engineer Level One: $90,000 - $120,000 (Requires Bachelor of Science degree)
- Engineer Level Two: $110,000 - $140,000 (Requires BS + 2 years or MS + 0 years)
- Staff Engineer: $130,000 - $160,000 (Requires BS + 5 years, MS + 3 years, or PhD)
Benefits Package
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k retirement contribution
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education funding
- Life insurance
Additional Requirements
- Hiring process includes a criminal background check and a Department of Transportation drug test.