Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software development for advanced undersea acoustics systems. This hands-on role involves leading architecture and design decisions, influencing technical direction across the engineering team, and delivering robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor. Beyond core embedded development, the engineer will integrate our products into larger, complex systems. The role includes developing secure interfaces, supporting containerized deployments using Kubernetes, contributing to cybersecurity compliance, and enabling interoperability with external systems developed by other integrators. The candidate will shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team. This is a full-time onsite position based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design decisions for embedded software.
• Influence technical direction across the engineering team.
• Deliver robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor.
• Integrate products into larger, complex systems.
• Develop secure interfaces and support containerized deployments using Kubernetes.
• Contribute to cybersecurity compliance and enable interoperability with external systems.
• Shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team.

• Strong proficiency in C, C (preferably C 11 or later), and Python.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
• Experience with automated security testing tools (e.g., SonarQube).
• Understanding of software quality assurance, secure software development, and system-level integration.
• Must hold a TS clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

• Experience leading the technical execution of software projects from architecture through deployment.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity and software architecture.

The work environment is a full-time onsite position based in Santa Barbara, CA. The engineering team is growing rapidly, providing opportunities for career advancement. The company experiences a 10% year-over-year growth, offering stability and professional growth potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 3% 401K contribution (no matching required), company events.
EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

About Actalent

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Salary : $145,000 - $200,000