Software Engineer

At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking a mid-level to senior level Software Engineer with a background in scientific software development. The ideal person would have strong programming skills in C and python coupled with knowledge of computer vision and signal/image processing. The successful candidate will work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software directly used by our customers and/or suitable for operational use. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices. Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position based in our Falls Church, VA office.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (required skills):

• MUST hold an active Top-Secret clearance and be eligible and willing to obtain an SCI clearance (which will include a polygraph)
• Qualified candidates will have a college degree in computer science or in a scientific/engineering discipline.
• Strong programming skills in C
• Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100% of the time

Nice to Have (preferred skills):

• Experience developing applications that utilize OpenGL
• Experience with Graphical User Interface (GUI) development with Qt
• Experience developing high-performance, parallel algorithms optimized for multi-threaded CPU and GPU architectures (e.g. CUDA)
• Experience in GIS data processing & analysis, including map projections & coordinate system transformations
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Physics-based modeling and simulation experience
• Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
• Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking)
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition

The salary for this role, depending on degree and experience, is:

• Engineer 2: $105,000 - $135,000 [minimum experience of BS 2 years or MS 0 years]
• Staff Engineer: $120,000 - $160,000 [minimum experience of BS 5 years, MS 3 years, or PhD 0 years]
• Senior Engineer: $150,000 - $180,000 [minimum experience of BS 9 years, MS 7 years, or PhD 4 years]

Other Considerations

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

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