SciTec
Staff / Sr Staff C++ Software Engineer
$102K–$157K
Boulder, Colorado · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- At least two years of professional experience with C++ and at least two years using Linux; professional Agile software development experience is also required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship is required. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type.
About the job
Develop and optimize C++ software for counter-UAS systems, including high-throughput multi-object tracking and remote-sensing data processing.
What you'll do
- Implement software and optimize algorithms for high-throughput multi-object tracking systems.
- Design, integrate, and test software solutions in Government frameworks.
- Contribute to shared tools as part of an Agile team.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
- At least two years of professional C++ experience and fluency in C++.
- At least two years of professional experience using Linux; professional Agile software development experience.
- Ability to work full-time in person in Boulder, CO, and obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Nice to have
- GitLab CI/CD; Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm; Java, Python, or Rust; modern C++ 17, 20, or 23.
- Remote-sensing data exploitation experience, an advanced degree, or an active DoD SECRET clearance or higher.
Pay
$102,000- $157,000 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Linux, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Java, Python
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