HPC Software Engineer

HPC Software Engineer Full Time Northridge, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1347 Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions to solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. During your time with us, you will work with scientists and engineers to translate advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher-level languages (e.g., Python) into robust, efficient software suitable for operational use. Your responsibilities include designing, developing, analyzing, and testing software applications from prototype through production, applying modern development languages and best practices. You will assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results through detailed reports and well-commented code. This full‑time, exempt, non‑supervisory role is based in our Northridge, CA office. Benefits Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Vision Reimbursement Fitness Reimbursement Company‑funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan Company‑funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan Continuing Education Assistance Work-Life Balance Flexible Scheduling Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave What We Value Creativity and innovation in solving challenges Integrity and responsibility in all actions Collaboration across teams and specialties Responsiveness in fast-paced environments Passion for national security and excellence Experiences and Background We Look For College degree in a STEM field focusing on scientific computing Exposure to college-level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques Strong programming skills in Python and scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar languages Knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models Experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization Excellent written and verbal communication skills Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams Willingness to work onsite in the office 100% Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access Nice to Have Data analysis and visualization skills Experience working in a Linux environment Ability to optimize scientific computing applications Experience with User Interface / User Experience front-end GUI development Physics-based modeling and simulation experience Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking) Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition Salary Information Engineer 1: $95,000 - $120,000 (requires BS degree or higher) Engineer 2: $115,000 - $140,000 (experience of BS+2 years, or MS+0 years) Staff Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 (experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years) Areté considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to position and responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Other Considerations Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Areté