Arete

Areté is hiring a Staff Engineer – Software (Onsite, Falls Church, VA) Areté is seeking a mid- to senior-level Software Engineer with a strong background in scientific software development to support advanced programs in our Falls Church, VA office. This role is perfect for someone who loves solving complex technical challenges and enjoys transforming cutting-edge algorithms into reliable, efficient software used directly by customers. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to transition prototypes into operational systems, evaluate algorithm performance on real-world data, and produce clear documentation through reports and well-commented code. This is a full-time, onsite position. Required Skills: • Active Top-Secret clearance with willingness to obtain SCI (polygraph required) • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline • Strong C++ and Python experience (numpy, scipy, pandas) • Ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams • Strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently or in small agile groups • Willingness to work onsite 100% in Falls Church, VA Preferred Skills: • OpenGL or Qt for GUI development • High-performance computing (multi-threading, GPU, CUDA) • Experience with GIS data processing • Linux development experience • Physics-based modeling, remote sensing (EO/SAR), or classical image/signal processing • Background in computer vision, data fusion, classification, or ATR Salary Ranges: • Engineer II: $105K–$135K • Staff Engineer: $120K–$160K • Senior Engineer: $150K–$180K If you’re passionate about mission-driven work, scientific software development, and contributing to systems that directly support national security, we’d love to connect with you.

Areté is hiring a Staff Engineer – Software (Onsite, Falls Church, VA) Areté is seeking a mid- to senior-level Software Engineer with a strong background in scientific software development to support advanced programs in our Falls Church, VA office. This role is perfect for someone who loves solving complex technical challenges and enjoys transforming cutting-edge algorithms into reliable, efficient software used directly by customers. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to transition prototypes into operational systems, evaluate algorithm performance on real-world data, and produce clear documentation through reports and well-commented code. This is a full-time, onsite position. Required Skills: • Active Top-Secret clearance with willingness to obtain SCI (polygraph required) • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline • Strong C++ and Python experience (numpy, scipy, pandas) • Ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams • Strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently or in small agile groups • Willingness to work onsite 100% in Falls Church, VA Preferred Skills: • OpenGL or Qt for GUI development • High-performance computing (multi-threading, GPU, CUDA) • Experience with GIS data processing • Linux development experience • Physics-based modeling, remote sensing (EO/SAR), or classical image/signal processing • Background in computer vision, data fusion, classification, or ATR Salary Ranges: • Engineer II: $105K–$135K • Staff Engineer: $120K–$160K • Senior Engineer: $150K–$180K If you’re passionate about mission-driven work, scientific software development, and contributing to systems that directly support national security, we’d love to connect with you.

Areté is hiring a Staff Engineer – Software (Onsite, Falls Church, VA) Areté is seeking a mid- to senior-level Software Engineer with a strong background in scientific software development to support advanced programs in our Falls Church, VA office. This role is perfect for someone who loves solving complex technical challenges and enjoys transforming cutting-edge algorithms into reliable, efficient software used directly by customers. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to transition prototypes into operational systems, evaluate algorithm performance on real-world data, and produce clear documentation through reports and well-commented code. This is a full-time, onsite position. Required Skills: • Active Top-Secret clearance with willingness to obtain SCI (polygraph required) • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline • Strong C++ and Python experience (numpy, scipy, pandas) • Ability to communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams • Strong curiosity, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently or in small agile groups • Willingness to work onsite 100% in Falls Church, VA Preferred Skills: • OpenGL or Qt for GUI development • High-performance computing (multi-threading, GPU, CUDA) • Experience with GIS data processing • Linux development experience • Physics-based modeling, remote sensing (EO/SAR), or classical image/signal processing • Background in computer vision, data fusion, classification, or ATR Salary Ranges: • Engineer II: $105K–$135K • Staff Engineer: $120K–$160K • Senior Engineer: $150K–$180K If you’re passionate about mission-driven work, scientific software development, and contributing to systems that directly support national security, we’d love to connect with you.