Staff / Senior Staff Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer

Job overview

The Staff / Senior Staff Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer role is hybrid in Boulder, CO. The pay range is $102,000–$157,000 per year. SciTec develops advanced technologies for U.S. national security and defense missions. The role exists to research, develop, and mature numerical algorithms for remote-sensing data exploitation, taking prototypes toward operational deployment. It contributes to mission systems through high-performance software, algorithm evaluation, cross-functional integration, and technical leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead research, development, and maturation of numerical algorithms for multimodal remote-sensing data
• design and optimize algorithms in Python and C++
• develop signal-processing, image-processing, and data-exploitation pipelines
• advance modeling, simulation, and machine-learning toolchains
• assess algorithm and sensor performance
• collaborate with software engineers, system architects, and mission stakeholders
• provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
• support proposals, roadmaps, and customer engagements
• follow applicable mission assurance, security, and software quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

numerical algorithm software engineer

python

c++

signal processing

image processing

remote sensing

machine learning

boulder co

scitec

$102k–$157k/year

hybrid remote

u.s. citizenship

dod clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 4% 401(k) match
• company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance
• profit-sharing plan
• performance bonus
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• flexible work hours.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance are required; hybrid remote is indicated in the listing; flexible work hours are offered.

About the employer

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