Principal Sofware Engineer, CUDA

StaffSource; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to support the DARC program in Colorado Springs, CO. The role provides technical leadership in software architecture, development methodologies, system integration, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications and systems; collaborating with hardware engineers; establishing development standards; and evaluating new tools/frameworks to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience including enterprise systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
• 2+ years of experience with CUDA, including cuFFT/cuBLAS.
• 5+ years of experience with C++.
• 2+ years of experience with Linux.
• Experience with some form of signal data processing.
• Experience with radar systems preferred.
• Experience with radar signal processing preferred.
• Experience with NVIDIA MatX library preferred.
• Experience with Docker or Podman preferred.
• Self-starter, able to take minimal direction and go off on their own.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software and systems.
• Collaborates with hardware engineers in planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems.
• Determines user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems; designs and develops compilers/assemblers and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Establishes and maintains software development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluates and recommends new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve capabilities and efficiency.
• Supports Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews.

Skills

CUDA

cuFFT

cuBLAS

C++

Linux

signal data processing

radar systems

radar signal processing

NVIDIA MatX

Docker/Podman

Self-starter

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field

Tools

Docker/Podman

CUDA cuFFT

CUDA cuBLAS

NVIDIA MatX

Job description

The Senior Principal Software Engineer supports the DARC program based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role provides technical expertise in software architecture, development methodologies, system integration, and emerging technologies.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software, and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Establish and maintain software development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve system capabilities and development efficiency.
• Support Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience including enterprise system development.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application
• At least 2 years of experience with CUDA, including libraries like cuFFT and cuBLAS
• At least 5 years of experience with C++
• At least 2 years of experience with Linux
• Experience with some form of signal data processing
• Experience with radar systems preferred
• Experience with radar signal processing preferred
• Experience with NVIDIA MatX library preferred
• Experience with Docker or Podman preferred
• Self-starter, able to take minimal direction and go off on their own

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
• Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
• Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

If working at a Trace3 office, the employee is frequently surrounded by other employees and their conversations on the telephone and in person. The noise level and indoor office temperature may vary.