Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$95,000 - $120,000
Unspecified
IT - Software
Northridge, CA (On-Site/Office)
At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.
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We are seeking a senior level candidate with a background in High Performance Computing Software Engineering. The ideal person would have a degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering coupled with a strong software development skillset. The successful candidate will work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices. Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based in our Northridge, CA office. This position is classified as an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.
We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:
Health & Wellness:
Financial:
Work-Life Balance:
What We Value:
Experiences and Background We Look For:
Nice to Have:
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:
However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills
Other Considerations
Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.
Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
Discover your future with us
We are seeking a senior level candidate with a background in High Performance Computing Software Engineering. The ideal person would have a degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering coupled with a strong software development skillset. The successful candidate will work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices. Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based in our Northridge, CA office. This position is classified as an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.
We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:
Health & Wellness:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Vision Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
Financial:
- Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Continuing Education Assistance
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
What We Value:
- Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
- Integrity and responsibility in all actions
- Collaboration across teams and specialties
- Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
- Passion for national security and excellence
Experiences and Background We Look For:
- Qualified candidates will have a college degree in a STEM field with a focus on scientific computing
- Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques
- Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar languages
- Demonstrated knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models
- Demonstrated experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
- Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access
Nice to Have:
- Data analysis and visualization skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Demonstrated ability to optimize scientific computing applications
- Experience with User Interface / User Experience front-end GUI development
- Physics-based modeling and simulation experience
- Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
- Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking)
- Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition
- Active Top-Secret Clearance
The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience:
- Engineer 1: $95,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher]
- Engineer 2: $115,000 - $140,000 [experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years]
- Staff Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 [experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years]
However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills
Other Considerations
Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.
Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
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