Software Engineer (Scientific Computing)

Job overview

The Software Engineer (Scientific Computing) role is onsite in Falls Church, VA, with compensation of $90,000–$165,000 per year, depending on degree and experience. Arete Associates develops solutions to address complex national security challenges. This role helps scientists and engineers turn advanced signal and image processing algorithms into robust, efficient software for operational use. The engineer develops, analyzes, and tests applications from prototype through operations, evaluates algorithm performance on real-world data, and documents results.

What you'll do

• Translate signal and image processing algorithms from higher-level languages such as Python into robust, efficient operational software
• design, develop, analyze, and test software applications
• assess algorithm performance on real-world data
• document results in reports or well-commented code
• collaborate with scientists and engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer

scientific computing

python

c++

signal processing

image processing

falls church va

arete associates

$90k–$165k per year

ts/sci eligibility

onsite

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability
• vision and fitness reimbursements
• company-funded 5% 401(k) contribution and 5% Employee Stock Ownership Plan contribution
• continuing education assistance
• flexible scheduling
• paid time off
• paid parental and bereavement leave.

Why this role

Requires 100% onsite work and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred experience includes CUDA/GPU optimization, MPI/OpenMP, remote sensing, and signal or image processing.

About the employer

Arete Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.