Sr 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.

If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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 currently seeking Software Developers to join our 3D R&D center in Herndon, VA, US. Come work alongside our Swedish 3D center of excellence to build out our US-based 3D expertise! We are a world‑leading 3D image processing company, especially with satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available.

As a Software Developer with us, you will work in agile teams on algorithm development. The software development is done in a variety of languages, including C, C, Go, Python, JavaScript, and Rust; mainly in a Linux environment.

Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product. Examples of applications are: stereo algorithms, mesh and voxel processing, geo‑registration of images, and geo‑registration of video sequences in real time. In short, almost all image processing/computer vision challenges in 3D time, to build a living Globe in 3D.

• capable and willing to apply and hold a Secret Security Clearance
• BS Degree in a relevant field (eg. computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, etc)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industry
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to solve complicated technical problems
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  • C and C
  • Linux OS
  • Familiar with testing in C
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Familiarity with low level programming concepts and best practices to include process concurrency and memory management
  • Comfort working with resource constrained target hardware (compute, memory, storage)
• Preferred Skills /
  
  Qualifications:
  • Experience with image processing algorithms
  • Understanding of sensor calibration and models
  • Machine Learning
  • Containers (Docker / Kubernetes) ?
    
    Relevant
  • Database management
  • Geodata
  • Vulkan
  • Python
  • Go
  • Computer Vision and Remote Sensing
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Git / Gitlab
  • Test Automation
  • Embedded systems

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $ – $ 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.

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.

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.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor’s Career page.

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.