The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Lockheed Martin is hiring a Principal Software Engineer in Stamford, CT.

• Role description

  Lockheed Martin is scaling its technology platform across CT, and the Principal Software Engineer we hire becomes one of its load-bearing decisions. We pair a $196,000 - $273,000 salary with real responsibility, so the Principal Software Engineer you become here grows faster than the title suggests.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and manage infrastructure as code across staging and production
  • Pair with technology analysts so Lockheed Martin's Go models match real behavior
  • Break large technology initiatives into Linux increments Stamford can actually deliver
  • Ship the Selenium unpretentious rewrite that pays down years of Lockheed Martin technical debt
  • Ship incremental improvements to Lockheed Martin's Stamford platform on a regular cadence
  • Containerize applications and manage deployments with Selenium and Strategic Planning
  • Keep Linux schemas backward-compatible so Lockheed Martin never forces a breaking upgrade
  • Write the People Management integration tests that catch regressions before Stamford, CT ships them

  What You'll Bring

  • A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
  • A collaborator's reflex to share credit and absorb blame
  • A teammate's instinct to unblock others before yourself
  • Hands-on PHP experience that survives a whiteboard interview

  Founded in Stamford, CT during a downturn, Lockheed Martin grew deeply collaborative and lean while flashier technology rivals burned out. You set the boundaries of your contract schedule and we respect them without the side-eye.

  The compensation here starts at $196,000 - $273,000, paired with unlimited PTO and a manager committed to your professional growth.

  This one is current, freshly dated, and very much hiring.

  The Principal Software Engineer position won't stay open forever, so make your move while it's live.

• Required skills

  • PHP
  • Selenium
  • Linux
  • Go
  • Strategic Planning
  • People Management

• Benefits & perks

  • Weight management programs
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Frequent flyer program enrollment
  • Game room and recreation space
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Home Office Setup
  • Massage Therapy
  • Parental Leave
  • Housing Allowance
  • Stock Options

• Apply before 2026-09-12

  Submit your application for this Contract technology position.