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SciTec Senior C++ Software Engineer in Boulder, Colorado
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain C++ software components supporting remote sensor data processing
- Develop and optimize high-throughput algorithms for image analysis, detection, and tracking
- Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing software systems
- Apply strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code using modern language features
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions
- Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration teams
- Work effectively within an Agile software development process
- Support integration, testing, and debugging in Linux environments
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
- (Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for formal education)
- 5+ years of professional experience developing software in C++
- 3+ years of professional experience working in Linux environments
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Demonstrated performance optimization skills for data-intensive or compute-intensive systems
- Experience writing production-quality, maintainable C++ code
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on correctness and reliability
- Ability to work full-time, in person at the Boulder, CO office
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
- Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17, C++20, or newer)
- Experience with GPU programming (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL, or similar)
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, including SOLID patterns
- Experience working with remote sensing data (OPIR, EO/IR, SAR, Spectral, RF, or similar)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
- Fluency in one or more additional languages such as Python, Rust, or MATLAB
- Professional experience working in Agile software development environments
- Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 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 Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $146,000- $175,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.