Mid Software Engineer

Location: Remote/Alexandria, VA

Whitespace, Ltd., is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to build innovative forward-looking solutions within our Answers platform. You’ll be essential to our Answers platform digital offering which is broken into a technological stack that is comprised of a data, engine, analytic, and story layer. The engineering team is the technological backbone of our Answers platform working in the ‘engine layer’ to measure ground truth. You’ll work with a team of engineers and developers designing tools to provide technical solutions to complex questions. The ideal candidate is creative, a problem solver, developer, designer, and appreciates delivering high-quality products. This position will report to the VP of Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

• Develops, research, designs, implements, tests, and evaluates software and systems, in conjunction with hardware product development, that enable computers to perform their applications, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Excludes paraprofessional positions.
• Preferred years of experience: 4-7 years of related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
• Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Consults with customer concerning maintenance of software system.
• May coordinate installation of software system.

Whitespace Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan (Coming soon)

Who we are:

Whitespace is building an Answers Platform for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Our Answers help security teams monitor crowd surges at live concerts, financial analysts mitigate risk by uncovering unique opportunities in global markets and enable officials to better manage public health crises. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.

Whitespace, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.