Job Description

Areté, an employee-owned company, is a growing research and development firm recognized for contributing to national security objectives by supplying innovative solutions to challenging technical problems faced by the United States.  We have immediate openings for SOFTWARE ENGINEERS to work in our corporate office in NORTHRIDGE, CA and in our CHANTILLY, VA and HUNTSVILLE, AL offices.  This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use
• Practice sound software process methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations using modern software development languages and practices
• Assess algorithm performance on real-world data
• Document results via written reports and/or well-commented code
• Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in computer science
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in  the physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics with demonstrated software development experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python
• Experience developing software for a Linux environment
• Proven capability in software architecture and design with emphasis upon modular, maintainable, and extensible software designs and frameworks
• Capacity to work in a team with minimal supervision and agility to work multiple potentially disparate projects simultaneously
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An active security clearance
• Experience in cloud computing and/or developing cloud applications
• GUI development experience
• Experience in software testing and quality assurance
• Proficiency in object-oriented analysis and design
• Proficiency in High Performance Computing techniques such as: multithreaded programming, inter-process communication, GPU programming / CUDA, and coprocessor programming
• Ability to present technical results to customers and at technical review meetings
• Experience with Agile development methods utilizing Atlassian tools:  Bitbucket, Confluence, JIRA

Areté offers an excellent compensation and a full benefits package.  U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility.   SUBMIT YOUR RESUME ON-LINE AT:  HTTP://WWW.ARETE.COM

IN COMPLIANCE WITH PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 22, 2021, ARETÉ REQUIRES THAT ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES ARE FULLY VACCINATED BEFORE THEIR START DATE.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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 career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact  Arete Human Resources Representative.

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.

Company Description

This is a fast-paced environment, focused on solving real world problems. We foster a stimulating, collaborative work environment that encourages the creative contributions of all employees in achieving the goals of the company. Areté Associates is an employee-owned small business (ESOP) focused on advanced science and computational solutions to some of the most challenging technical problems faced by the United States.