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Captivation Software

Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/GPU/CUDA/Linux/RF

full-time•Annapolis Junction•$130k - $270k

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Location

Annapolis Junction

Salary

$130k - $270k

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

Company links

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About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">Build to something to be proud of.</strong></span></h1> <hr> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Description</span></h1> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Captivation Software is looking for a senior level software</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Responsibilities</span></h1> <hr> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, utilizing Kubernetes/K8 deployment and administration, Helm chart creation, and pod definition</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Configure and optimize GPU resources for performance-critical applications, utilizing CUDA or other relevant technologies</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Implement automated testing and deployment scripts, utilizing tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Requirements</span></h1> <hr> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Security Clearance:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Twenty (20) years of experience as a SWE is required.</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university is required</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Required Skills:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience with GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with message queue implementation and communication protocols</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of Linux system programming and development environments</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.</strong></em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Benefits</span></h1> <hr> <ul> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)</span></li> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)</span></li> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Above Market Hourly Rates</span></li> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">$3,400 HSA Contribution</span></li> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">6 Weeks Paid Time Off</span></li> <li style="text-align: left; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability/AD&amp;D</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, and manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.

About Captivation Software

Build something to be proud of. Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business. Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure. We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.

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Captivation Software offers a competitive compensation package for the Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/GPU/CUDA/Linux/RF role. The salary range is USD 130k - 270k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/GPU/CUDA/Linux/RF at Captivation Software, you will: design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, and manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule..

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The Software Engineer 3 - C++/Python/GPU/CUDA/Linux/RF position at Captivation Software is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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