Software Engineer

Arete Associates; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and LTD

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Company culture of collaboration

Job summary

Arete Associates seeks a junior to mid-level Scientific Computing specialist for our Falls Church, VA office. You will transform signal and image processing algorithms from Python into robust software, working with scientists and engineers to move prototypes into operational systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Physics/Math/Engineering degree and are proficient in software development, with a passion for solving challenging problems in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Scientific Computing with degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering.
• Able to transform algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust software.
• Experience reviewing algorithm performance on real-world data and documenting results.

Responsibilities

• Transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from Python into robust software.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop software from prototype to operations.
• Assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results with clear code and reports.

Skills

Python

Scientific computing

Algorithms

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Physics/Math/Engineering degree

Tools

Git

NumPy/SciPy

C/C++

Job description

At Arete, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking a junior to mid-level applicant with a background in Scientific Computing. The ideal person would have a degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering coupled with a strong software development skillset. The successful candidate will work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices. Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. This position is based in our Falls Church, VA office and is classified as an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time role.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments