Software Engineer

Software Engineer | National City, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a leader in technology and innovation, known for tackling complex national defense challenges through advanced signal processing and high-performance computing. They are seeking a driven Software Engineer to join a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

The Role

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms for next-generation sensor systems.
• Engineer high-performance backend systems for scientific computing and distributed environments.
• Integrate, refactor, and optimize scientific codebases for scalability and efficiency.
• Translate and enhance existing code for GPU/CUDA acceleration and parallel/distributed execution.
• Test, document, and evolve complex software within a Linux/Unix environment.
• Contribute to a culture that values technical rigor, creativity, and professional growth.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, with 6+ years of backend software development experience (or Master's with 4+ years).
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ backend software development for performance-critical applications.
• Proven experience with high-performance computing, parallel/distributed processing, and standards like MPI.
• Hands-on experience with GPU/CUDA programming and optimization.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix development environments and strong software engineering principles.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful software that solves real-world defense challenges.
• Investment in professional growth through mentorship and hands-on innovation.
• A collaborative environment that values curiosity and technical expertise.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply via Haystack today!