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Lead Software Engineer

STR
Location
Atlanta, GA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Real-time Architectures, Integration & Demos (RAID)
Salary
$157,000 - $223,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Security Clearance
  • PhD + 2 years, MS + 5 years, or BS + 7 years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with GPU programming and optimization (CUDA)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time applications
  • Experience with Linux and embedded systems development
  • Experience with real-time signal processing
Nice to have
  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
  • Experience with open architecture standards and frameworks
  • Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
  • Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
What the job really is

The Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems, focusing on transitioning advanced signal processing algorithms into production-quality software. This role involves GPU programming and optimization, architecting software components, and ensuring compliance with open architecture standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and documentation of software designs are also key responsibilities.

Benefits
  • Full-Time Salary Range: $157,000 - $223,000
Things to weigh
  • 20% travel required for integration events and customer meetings
  • Salary range based on external market data and varies by candidate qualifications
  • Role involves working on defense and national security technology, which may require adherence to strict compliance and security protocols
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Role clarity5/5
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