Software Engineer, Python, AI Engineer (Applied​/Software)

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.

Work Location:

Warrenton, VA - the position is hybrid with the ability to work from home a couple days a week.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who thrives on developing high-throughput data, low-latency code, and complex algorithm implementation. The role focuses beyond high-level application code, at the intersection of systems programming, digital signal processing, and real-time data orchestration. As a Software Engineer at Altamira, you will design and build the software engines that power our sensing and communication platforms, responsible for the full software lifecycle – architecting data pipelines, implementing algorithms in code, and developing robust APIs.

You must be comfortable working in a Linux‑centric environment where performance optimization and memory management are critical.

• Architect and maintain mission‑critical applications using C++ for performance‑intensive processing and Python for prototyping algorithms, systems logic, data manipulation, and rapid feature deployment.
• Develop software to handle high‑rate data streams over UDP/TCP, ensuring packet integrity and low‑latency transfer between hardware and software.
• Create Python‑based tools for automated testing, signal simulation, and performance benchmarking of the software stack; support Git Lab CI integration for automated builds and deployments.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, utilize Git and Jira development productivity tools, and support complex software releases in a collaborative environment.

• Professional software development experience with an emphasis on C/C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with multi‑threading, inter‑process communication (IPC), and network socket programming on Linux.
• Experience with X‑Midas or similar signal processing frameworks (e.g., GNU Radio, REDHAWK).
• Experience implementing mathematical or scientific algorithms in code.
• Strong grasp of Object‑Oriented Design, design patterns, and modern Dev Ops/CI/CD practices.

• Experience using CUDA or OpenCL for GPU‑accelerated signal processing.
• Knowledge of Docker or Podman, containerization, and orchestration for deploying processing nodes.
• Familiarity with signal characteristics (pulsed/CW radar, modulations) and algorithms (FFTs, FIR filters, DDC).
• Understanding of DSP concepts and software implementation using Num Py, Sci Py, or FFTW.
• Background in Electronic Warfare (EW) or SIGINT (COMINT, ELINT) application areas.

• Must currently hold a minimum of a Top Secret clearance.