Software Engineer; Desktop​/Web

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Full Time Northridge, CA, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with web and/or desktop development experience to help create and maintain intuitive and interactive GUI applications with a focus on mission management, data analysis, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will combine strong design skills with technical expertise and have a multidisciplinary background in physics, mathematics, and software engineering. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences while simultaneously satisfying a critical mission need.

• Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and software engineering
• Experience with front-end GUI development
• Strong programming skills in Python and Py Qt
• Experience designing prototypes with Figma or similar tools
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Experience developing in Windows and Linux environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – with an attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams in an Agile-like environment
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access

• Experience with issue tracking software
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Qt
• Web application configuration and deployment
• Experience with UI testing frameworks such as Squish and Selenium
• Experience working with relational databases
  
  Experience with API design
• Data analysis and visualization skills
• Experience with computer graphics using libraries such as OpenGL or WebGL

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:

• Engineer 1: $90,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher]
• Engineer 2: $110,000 - $140,000 [minimum experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years]
• Staff Engineer: $130,000 - $160,000 [minimum experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years]

However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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,…