Senior C++ Software Engineer - High-Performance Sensor Data

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 156,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

100% company paid HSA Medical

80% company paid Dental insurance

100% company paid Vision insurance

100% company paid Life insurance

100% company paid Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, has an immediate opening for a Senior C++ Software Developer in Boulder, CO. You will design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ software for remote sensor data processing in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on algorithm development for OPIR data processing, image analysis, and real-time tracking in Linux, with collaboration across algorithm, systems, and integration teams. A DoD clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience
• 3+ years of professional Linux experience
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Proven performance optimization skills for data-intensive or compute-intensive systems
• Experience writing production-quality, maintainable C++ code
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on correctness and reliability
• Ability to work full-time, in person at the Boulder, CO office
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17/20) and GPU programming preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ software components supporting remote sensor data processing
• Develop and optimize high-throughput algorithms for image analysis, detection, and tracking
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing software systems
• Apply strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance trade-offs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code using modern language features
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions
• Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration teams
• Work effectively within an Agile software development process
• Support integration, testing, and debugging in Linux environments
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

C++

Linux

Algorithms & data structures

Performance optimization

Communication skills

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physical Sciences

Tools

CUDA

OpenCL

Job description

SciTec, a subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, has an immediate opening for a Senior C++ Software Developer in Boulder, CO. You will design, implement, and optimize high-performance C++ software for remote sensor data processing in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on algorithm development for OPIR data processing, image analysis, and real-time tracking in Linux, with collaboration across algorithm, systems, and integration teams. A DoD clearance is required or obtainable.