Senior Software Engineer

Voyager Technologies, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching up to 4%

Flexible gym memberships

Company wellness programs

Job summary

A defense and space technology company seeks a Senior Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. The role involves developing software systems for geospatial analytics, particularly focusing on Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery. Candidates should have extensive coding experience in Python and C++, along with the ability to lead software projects. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $250,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience for BS, 3+ for MS.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage geospatial data processing systems.
• Build data pipelines and backend services.
• Collaborate with algorithm developers on software integration.

Skills

Production-level coding in multiple languages (Python, C++)

Leadership in software development lifecycle

Teamwork and communication skills

Database architecture and data modeling

Experience with geospatial datasets

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Role Overview

Voyager Technologies is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of machine learning engineers, software developers, and algorithm developers developing software for geospatial analytics, with an emphasis on exploitation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery.

The Senior Software Engineer for Voyager Technologies is responsible for architecting, designing, and leading the development of software systems that process, manage, and visualize large‑scale geospatial datasets to support critical capabilities for U.S. government and other customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own software systems for processing, managing, and distributing geospatial data, with an emphasis on SAR imagery
• Build scalable data pipelines and backend services supporting geospatial data workflows
• Develop tools and services for geospatial visualization, analysis, and data distribution
• Design and implement database architectures, schemas, and data models supporting geospatial datasets
• Contribute to system architecture decisions, including service design, data pipelines, and software infrastructure
• Integrate geospatial services and APIs into operational software systems
• Collaborate with algorithm developers and data scientists to translate research capabilities into production software
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and software integration
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and software delivery processes

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of continued employment
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience – OR – MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated ability to write production‑level code in multiple languages (e.g., Python, C++) with no review required
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of software developers through the entire software development life cycle
• Academic background or foundational training in physics, enabling effective bridging of the gap between software engineering and the physical realities of advanced sensing technologies
• Proven track record of independently architecting, proposing, prototyping, and fully integrating large‑scale software solutions that result in new capabilities and directly impact the bottom line
• Advanced experience with modern software development practices, including version control, debugging tools, and establishing collaborative development workflows
• Exceptional teamwork, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
• Experience developing software for geospatial data processing, remote sensing systems, or large‑scale geospatial datasets
• Experience designing and implementing complex database architectures, schemas, and data models, particularly for geospatial or large‑scale datasets (e.g., PostGIS)
• Experience architecting highly scalable software systems, including distributed systems, microservices, or large data processing pipelines
• Experience building and maintaining geospatial services and APIs, including standards such as WMS/WFS or other network‑based data services
• Experience developing or integrating agentic AI frameworks to automate geospatial workflows, autonomous analysis, or complex data processing pipelines
• Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, standardized connections between AI models and internal geospatial databases, APIs, or operational toolsets
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud environments such as AWS
• Familiarity with geospatial analysis and visualization tools such as QGIS
• Experience developing workflow orchestration or data processing pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow

Compensation & Benefits

Good faith base salary range: $180,000.00 to $250,000.00 at the time of this posting. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

Location

The position reports to the Manager’s Title and is part of the Software Engineering department based in El Segundo, CA. This role is onsite based in El Segundo, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.