Software Engineer

Software Engineer | La Jolla, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This organisation is a prominent player in the technology and government services sector, recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to tackling complex national challenges. They offer a dynamic environment where scientific curiosity and advanced engineering are key to mission success.

The Role

• Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms for sensor systems.
• Engineer high-performance backend systems for scientific computing.
• Integrate, refactor, and optimize scientific codebases for scalability and efficiency.
• Translate and enhance existing code for GPU/CUDA acceleration and distributed execution.
• Test and document complex software in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Collaborate within a cross-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant 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.
• Proven experience with high-performance computing and parallel/distributed processing (e.g., MPI).
• Hands-on experience with GPU/CUDA programming and optimization.
• Strong foundation in advanced mathematics or physics.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful missions in national defense.
• Investment in professional growth through mentorship and hands-on innovation.
• A collaborative environment that values technical rigor and creativity.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply via Haystack today!