Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision and Remote Sensing

The Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Software Group at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team operating at the forefront of Computer Vision technology applied to satellite imagery. Our group collaborates with world-renowned university researchers to find innovative solutions to challenging real-world problems. We offer an exciting, relevant research career within a stable industry work environment with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

In this role, you will work in a team-oriented group of algorithm developers, applied scientists, and software developers to create, modularize and optimize Python and C++-based software solutions. You will work on a cutting-edge Computer Vision pipeline that processes satellite imagery to automatically create realistic, textured 3D geometric models of real-world scenes.

Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate within our cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to implement advanced algorithm pipelines and the supporting infrastructure
• Contribute to code reviews, sprint planning, and technical roadmap planning
• Identify opportunities to optimize system performance

Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Qualifications:

• US citizenship required(green card holders are not eligible for this position)
• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
• Hands-on experience building solutions for large-scale data infrastructure, crafting and architecting distributed systems, high throughput applications, concurrent programming, and coding data structures
• Fluent in one or more object-oriented programming languages; C++ and/or Python preferred
• Proficiency in writing production-level Python code, including distributed and networking packages, and test frameworks such as pytest and tox
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix commands and shell scripting environments
• Understanding of query algorithms and optimization
• Experience with modern professional agile software engineering practices
• Bonus: experience with DevOps (CI, CD, automation strategies, etc.)

Senior Software Engineer - Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Education and Experience Qualifications:

• B.S.degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field with 7-9 years of relevant experience OR M.S. with 5-7 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. with 3-5 years of relevant experience

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

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