Senior Software Engineer, C++

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Company: Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC is a specialized firm in software development, data analytics algorithms, and advanced remote sensing technologies, tailored to meet the complex demands of defense and intelligence sectors.

Staffed by a diverse range of professionals—from senior-level experts from organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Armed Forces, to recent graduates and military recruits—Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC delivers unique artificial intelligence algorithms and applications, positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for defense and intelligence.

• Work in a fast‑paced team delivering end‑to‑end software processing of Overhead Persistent Infra Red (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
• Looking for C++ Application Developers to work in a rapid pace, collaborative, small‑team environment and be able to engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions into Government frameworks.

• Work independently on program tasks or features, may own small projects or large tasks; technical lead or lead developer for an Agile team.
• Demonstrate fluent, idiomatic mastery of C++; comfortable with software design and architecture, not embedded C++.
• Regularly communicate with customers, present status, engage in program‑level meetings and processes.

• At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience and fluency in C++.
• At least two years of professional experience using Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of writing and debugging CMake.
• Knowledge of writing and debugging shell scripts.
• Knowledge of Data Structures.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Git/Git Lab.
• A Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

• An advanced degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Experience with software prototyping, development, and integration within government frameworks.
• Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data.
• Professional experience with Dev Sec Ops .
• Professional or academic experience with Agile software development.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $180,000 plus an additional 25% of salary and employer contribution into a SEP IRA.

• 25% (of salary) employer contribution distributed monthly to your SEP IRA.
• Individual Benefit Account 25% (of salary) to pay for medical insurance premiums and funded time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discount.
• Health savings account.
• Referral program.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC complies with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) and maintains policies, controls, and oversight practices designed to mitigate algorithmic discrimination, promote transparency, and ensure responsible use of AI systems in accordance with Colorado law.