Staff / Sr Staff C++ Software Engineer

SciTec seeks a Staff or Senior Staff C++ Software Engineer to support its Next-Generation Missile Warning software, with a focus on image analysis, low-latency data processing, and the development of detection and tracking algorithms. The position is onsite in Boulder, Colorado, within a small Agile team and encompasses prototyping, integration, and testing of advanced software for government frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for remote sensor data exploitation.
• Enhance and optimize high-throughput image analysis, detection, and tracking workflows.
• Demonstrate fluent C++ programming with strong software design and architectural skills.
• Collaborate within an Agile team and contribute to shared tooling and processes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Additional year of education may substitute for years of professional experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience with fluency in C++.
• At least three years of professional experience using Linux operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures.
• Proven ability to optimize for high data throughput.
• Detail oriented with careful attention to accuracy and quality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time in-person at the Boulder, CO office location.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Technologies

• C++ (C++17/20/23)
• Linux
• GPU programming
• MATLAB
• Rust
• Python

Compensation

Salary range: USD 96,000 - 140,000 per year.

Benefits

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company-paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of two buy-up options
• 80% company-paid dental insurance
• 100% company-paid vision insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Annual profit-sharing plan
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick pay
• Flexible work hours

Important notice

SciTec works exclusively on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. The company cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of any work visas. U.S. citizenship is also required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Colorado residents

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Preferred qualifications

• Experience with GPU programming
• Strong understanding of modern object-oriented design, inheritance patterns, and SOLID principles
• Experience implementing features of C++17, 20 or 23 standards
• Experience exploiting and analyzing remotely sensed data such as OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF
• Advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Fluency in Matlab, Rust, or Python
• Professional experience with Agile software development
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
• Resumes, cover letters, and applications generated by AI will not be considered for employment