Software Engineer, High Performance Computing

TL;DR

Software Engineer, High Performance Computing: Creating highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit with an accent on satellite constellation performance, security, and availability. Focus on improving satellite capabilities, from cutting-edge sensors and inter-satellite lasers to space-based cloud compute.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Salary: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.

What you will do

• Create highly reliable software systems that control hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit.
• Improve satellite constellation performance, security, and availability using software design.
• Take software from start to finish: prototyping, developing, and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyond.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to build the next generation of satellite capabilities.
• Write high quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and micro controllers.
• Implement networking technologies to direct data across satellites, ground operations centers, and users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or engineering discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• Development experience in C, C++, or Python or full stack software development experience.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice to have

• Experience in C++ for high performance systems.
• Developed and deployed software that has been used real-world applications and projects.
• Solid fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing.
• Strong background in math and physics.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.