Scientific Python Programmer

Job ID 2618009

Location Princeton, NJ, US

Date Posted 2026-10-15

Category Software

Subcategory SW Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Scientific Python Programmer to support our customer, NOAA GFDL, in Princeton, New Jersey. This position requires an ability to obtain a Public Trust and is hybrid remote with work at the local customer site (3 times weekly). Desired physical location is in the Princeton, NJ or surrounding area.

The Senior Python Programmer responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Utilizing significant experience with Python Programming language, provide software development and support for various Scientific Applications
• Provide performance optimization for high-performance computing (HPC) architectures
• Provide GPU programming
• Experience with version control tools, such as GIT
• Support the investigation and debugging of incidents, installation, modification or manipulation of code
• Working independently, with little direction to balance and prioritize work based stakeholder need and mission objective
• Ensure the security and documentation of applications throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
• Participate in software requirements, code reviews, and test plan reviews
• Ensure clear and thorough code and design documentation

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelors and 0 years related experience

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Programming, or as a Web Developer
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Expert in Python Programming
• Professional knowledge in one or more physical science fields
• Experience with debugging, version control, and documentation
• Experience with HPC and GPU programming

Desirable Skills

• Object-Oriented Python Programming
• Domain Specific Languages

Target salary range $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.