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Programmer 2 - Software Developer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
The Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group builds technology to counter threats to our critical infrastructure, land and maritime borders, transportation systems, and public places, and to enable US forces to disrupt transnational criminal and terrorist organizations. We focus on the development and fielding of advanced sensors, AI and data analytics, and integrated human-machine decision making to help monitor and characterize these threats. We specialize in prototyping new sensor technologies as well as collecting and processing a wide range of data types - including radar, video, imagery, text, point cloud, transactional, and body-worn sensor data - from both commercial and Laboratory-developed sensors. We often apply advanced machine learning methods to convert raw data into actionable insights about the activities of threat actors, networks, or organizations. Our ultimate goal is to field solutions that significantly enhance the decision-making process of analysts and operators who secure the homeland.

Job Description

The Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group (45) develops novel technologies to detect and characterize threats for Homeland Security applications, and to provide decision support to operators and analysts. Group 45 is in need of a versatile software developer for several programs involving hardware, software, and real-time data analytics. The developer will be working with a small team to develop, test, and deploy software for operational use in the field. A strong background in C , Python, software best practices, and willingness to adapt and learn are essential. In addition, strong communication skills and experience working with a team in rapid development cycles is required.

This is an onsite/hybrid position. Candidates are expected to work on site in Lexington, MA for at least 60% of their working time.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in computer science, software, or computer engineering, or an equivalent field
  • Prior employment experience with software application development (3-5 years)
  • Proficiency with Python development, libraries, and envrionments
  • C/C experience
  • Strong software design and development skills with a focus on deployed real-world systems
  • Github/Gitlab and industry standard software development tools/environments

Desired Skills

  • CUDA / GPU Programming
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Service oriented architecture or microservice architecture.
  • Message bus architectures or Pub/Sub messaging (e.g. kafka)
  • Docker / Containerization / Kubernetes
  • Video processing and streaming protocols
  • AWS development and deployment
  • Database usage, design, and optimization.
  • Experience with one or several common machine learning, computer vision, or scientific data processing toolboxes / libraries
  • Familiarity with web client development frameworks

Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $116,400 - $140,000

Experienced Hiring Range: $116,400 - $182,200

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 42654

Salary : $116,400 - $140,000

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