Sr Staff Software Development Engineer - 3D

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.
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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.
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):
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.
Minimum requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a U.S. government Secret National Security Clearance
• BS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, signal processing or related area.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in Computer Science fundamentals, i.e.:
  
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware architectures
  • Solid understanding of operating systems concepts
  • Knowledge of complex data structures
  • Familiar with memory management and memory layout
  • Skilled in process concurrency - processes/threads, synchronization, etc.
  • Familiar with STL
  • Mathematics
  • Solid understanding of linear algebra
• Demonstrated experience in each of the following:
  
  • C and C++
  • GO
  • Linux
  • Algorithm development

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in image processing
• System design for software products
• Understanding of sensor calibration and sensor models
• Machine Learning
• Kubernetes, Docker and/or Ansible
• Microservice architecture
• Database management
• Geodata
• Cyber security
• Vulkan
• Working with constrained memory and resources.
• Recent experience with Python
• Computer Vision and Remote Sensing knowledge
• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Familiar with aerial navigation systems
• Usage of Git/GitLab
• Test Automation
• Embedded systems
• Porting software to different Linux systems

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 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.
Benefits: 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. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
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.
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EEO Policy: 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.