Software Development Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our Accuracy & Quality team. We are looking for an enthusiastic developer who is passionate about solving complex problems and delivering customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and develop technologies related to image processing, remote sensing, geospatial systems, and AI-driven applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge geospatial and photogrammetric technologies and modern software engineering. Our solutions are deployed primarily in AWS cloud environments and support advanced data processing and analytics capabilities. Responsibilities As a Software Development Engineer, you will: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain software services and applications. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and best practices. Collaborate with team members during daily stand-ups. Demonstrate working software and contribute to iterative product development. Monitor and maintain AWS-based system health and performance. Participate in system design, requirements gathering, and technical documentation. Collaborate across teams to integrate and enhance tools and systems developed by peers. Continuously improve programming skills and leverage AI-assisted development tools to increase productivity and software quality. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software systems and services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 1+ years of professional software development experience. 1+ years of hands-on experience developing applications in Python and/or C++. Experience building service-oriented architectures and API-driven applications using Flask or similar frameworks. Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes in AWS environments. Strong understanding of Docker containerization technologies. Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL, and NoSQL. Understanding of software operations, monitoring, debugging, and maintaining healthy production systems. Familiarity with Agile software engineering practices and methodologies. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle. Knowledge of AWS or comparable cloud platforms. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools. Knowledge of geospatial, geodesic, photogrammetric, or remote sensing technologies. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented with a willingness to work closely with technical systems and processes. What We Offer Opportunity to work with cutting-edge geospatial, AI, and cloud technologies. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Exposure to modern software development practices and cloud-native architectures. Professional growth and learning opportunities in emerging technologies Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. ● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $86,000.00 - $115,000.00 - $126,500.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.