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# Senior Software Engineer at Clarity Innovations

- **Company:** Clarity Innovations
- **Location:** Columbia, MD
- **Compensation:** $102k–$174k
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/clarityinnovates/jobs/5281782007

## Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Overview

The Software Engineer position is part of a dynamic team at the forefront of implementing infrastructure designs to support the next generation of cyberspace operations.  This role presents unique opportunities to iterate, streamline, and scale your platform’s capabilities to meet the demand for broad deployment and exceptional flexibility.  In this role, your team will implement a platform that simplifies complex infrastructure management across a mix of cloud-native and on-premises environments.  Your work will involve scalable systems architecture; implementing GitOps workflows for version-controlled and automated operations; and creating and leveraging tools and processes that bridge the gap between development and operations while simultaneously enhancing productivity and reliability across diverse infrastructure settings.

## Key Responsibilities

- Participate and lead design and architecture of back-end systems
- Deploy and maintain a robust and high-quality platform, putting the user’s requirements first and  always driving towards a working product on-time
- Limit and resource test the platform
- Facilitate delivery and deployment of the platform

## Qualifications

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances) with CI polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (degree requirement can be met with four years of hands on experience in a software engineer or similar full time position)
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to deploy, maintain, and monitor hardware, docker containers, and Kubernetes clusters with limited supervision - this is typically achieved after a minimum of 2 years of full time industry experience and a bachelors degree
- Proficient in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)
- Proficient with container orchestration using Kubernetes
- Proficient with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform preferred)
- Comfortable and proficient in Linux-based development environments
- Ability to collaborate as a team but execute independently
- Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment
- Proficient in system architecture and design
- Proficient in on-premises system troubleshooting
- Proficient with source code management tools like Git, GitHub or GitLab

## Preferred Qualifications

- Active US TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph or higher
- More than 5 years of industry experience in a platform engineering, DevOps or similar role in the Cyber Operation Domain
- Experience communicating with customers and end-users

Location and Clearance

- This is a hybrid position with an expected 2-3 days onsite on an "as needed" basis with no minimum required time. Clarity Innovations strives to set consistent expectations and ensure a flexible and healthy work-life balance, but due to the position's nature and emergent customer needs, some weeks may exceed 2-3 days and others may require no onsite work.
- This position is available in both Herndon, VA or Columbia, MD, and will require a counterintelligence polygraph within six months after hire. Candidates desiring to be based out of Fort Meade will require a counterintelligence polygraph prior to hiring.

Senior Software Engineer $102,200—$173,700 USD

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the national salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

## About Clarity Innovations

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Clarity Innovations is a mission-first software and data engineering platform that delivers secure, agile solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Chameleon Consulting Group in June 2024)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Wesley Daniels (President, Strategic Initiatives)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: National security, defense, cybersecurity, software and data engineering
- **Target customers**: U.S. DoD, IC, federal agencies (B2G)
- **Mission**: To protect and defend our nation by deploying capabilities rapidly and maximizing mission impact; solving diverse, complex intelligence challenges; and turning data into actionable, real-time cyber intelligence.

## Products & Services
Clarity organizes its work around eight specialized **Communities of Practice** focused on three main pillars:

- **Empower Data** – Making data effective for end users and consumable by Non-Person Entities (NPEs); data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML pipelines.
- **Achieve Cyber Dominance** – Enabling cyberspace operations as a viable alternative to kinetic weapons; offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and security engineering.
- **Transform Systems** – Modern solutions architecture, DevSecOps, platform engineering, software engineering, human-centered design, and agile delivery to connect users to the information they need.

Each area includes services such as software development, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, UX design, product management, and program management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**:
  - **Annual Revenue**: ~$3.6M (per third-party data; likely understated for a government contractor of 382 employees).
  - **Total Funding**: $11.7M (led by Capitol Meridian Partners, December 2023).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**:
  - **Capitol Meridian Partners** (lead investor in $11.7M PE round)
  - Parent company: **Chameleon Consulting Group** (acquired Clarity in June 2024)
  - Member of the **Digital Services Coalition (DSC)**
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **+26.7% year-over-year** (382 employees as of mid-2026).
  - 5 offices across the U.S.; presence in the UK, Germany, Canada, and India.
  - Active hiring across cybersecurity, platform engineering, data science, software engineering, and more (25+ open roles on Greenhouse as of July 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mission focus**: Clarity is deeply embedded in national security and defense, with a stated commitment to "enabling the future of warfare."
- **Badgeless culture**: Collaboration with other defense contractors and agencies based on ideas and talent, not logos.
- **Digital Services Coalition membership**: Provides strong ties to like-minded, agile digital transformation firms.
- **High employee satisfaction**: 4.7/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn (based on 64 reviews), with top scores for work-life balance (4.8) and culture (4.7).
- **Security & compliance expertise**: Demonstrated track record with DoD, IC, and federal clients, including cyber, data, and systems transformation.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to support the DoD, IC, and federal agencies with rapid, mission-critical software and data solutions.
- Expand capabilities in cyber dominance, data engineering, and platform modernization.
- Leverage the backing of Chameleon Consulting Group to scale and pursue larger contracts.
- Emphasize human-centered design and DevSecOps to deliver secure, user-friendly products.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a "family as much as a team" with a focus on servant leadership, mutual respect, and innovation. High employee ratings for culture (4.7) and career development (4.3).
- **Flexibility**: Remote work options available; roles can be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site at locations like Herndon, VA; Columbia, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; and others.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; 401(k); generous PTO/holidays; pet insurance; DashPass; wellness programs; LinkedIn Learning accounts; continuous education support.
- **Meaningful work**: Employees directly contribute to national security and defense technology, working on challenging projects that "push the boundaries of technology."

## Sources
1. [Clarity Innovations Website - Home](https://clarityinnovates.com/)
2. [Clarity Innovations - About Us](https://clarityinnovates.com/about-us/)
3. [Clarity Innovations - Careers](https://clarityinnovates.com/careers/)
4. [Jobs at Clarity Innovations (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/clarityinnovates)
5. [Clarity Innovations LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarityinnovations)

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