Software Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for a skilled software engineer in Laurel, MD. The candidate will be tasked with optimizing software for advanced hardware and developing simulation capabilities within a collaborative team.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of professional experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $195,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Effective communication skills for detailing and presenting work.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Optimize software for advanced computer hardware.
• Develop sophisticated simulation software with a dynamic team.
• Mentor junior members and guide software architecture.

Skills

Software engineering practices

Collaboration

Programming in Python, C++, Rust, Julia

Documenting and testing

Linux environment

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics

MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

CUDA programming

GPU accelerated ray tracing libraries

HPC with SLURM

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a skilled software developer with a passion for crafting highly‑quality, innovative software products? Do you love solving sophisticated, algorithmically intensive problems? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a talented software engineer to help us expand our internal high fidelity, physics simulation capability. Join a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who provide invaluable data across the lab and to our sponsors. We are passionate about crafting fast, reliable software that push the boundaries of existing solutions. Our team is committed to developing quality software by embracing agile methodologies and fostering an environment of learning, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Optimize software to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware.
• Collaborate with a small, dynamic software team to develop sophisticated simulation software to improve modeling capabilities.
• Guide software architecture and design decisions, while mentoring junior members of the team.
• Work closely with the user community and analysts to rapidly develop features through constant feedback and iteration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Have at least 3 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Are a skilled and efficient programmer in systems or scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes.
• Are proficient in standard software engineering practices (documenting, testing, CI/CD, logging, etc.).
• Are familiar with programming for and in a Linux environment.
• Can effectively collaborate with colleagues of varying experience levels.
• Have the verbal and writing skills vital for detailing and presenting work to APL colleagues and government sponsors.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Final Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Additional Qualifications

• Have a M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Have 5 years of experience as a full‑time software engineer.
• Have modern C++ experience.
• Have CUDA (or other GPGPU) programming experience.
• Have experience with GPU accelerated ray tracing libraries like OptiX.
• Have HPC experience using SLURM (or equivalent grid engine).
• Have experience working professionally in an agile development environment.
• Have familiarity with numerical methods, partial differential equations, and/or physics simulations.
• Understand common CEM methods such as physical optics, geometric optics, finite difference time domain, method of moments, etc.

Salary

Minimum Rate $100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate $195,000 Annually

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].