Grey Matters Defense Solutions

Senior Software Engineer, C++

Boulder, CO
Full Time
Engineering
Mid Level



Grey Matters Defense Solutions 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 like 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—the company prides itself on a culture of diversity and inclusion. Grey Matters Defense Solutions sets itself apart with a startup-like corporate environment that values flexibility and collaboration, offering flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and frequent team events and company outings. By integrating the skills of subject matter experts, analysts, software engineers, and data scientists, Grey Matters Defense Solutions delivers unique artificial intelligence algorithms and applications, positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for defense and intelligence.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer, C++

About the job:

  • Deliver core capabilities to National defense
  • Work in a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (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.  
     

Key Responsibilities:

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

About you:

  • A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
  • At least eight years of professional experience and fluency in C++
  • At least two years of professional experience using Linux operating systems
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Knowledge of writing and debugging Makefiles
  • Knowledge of writing and debugging shell scripts
  • Knowledge of Data Structures

Preferred Skills:

  • An advanced degree in the 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 DevSecOps
  • Professional or academic experience with Agile software development

Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership, building aware-winning teams and products. Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 55 + employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA, and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with a deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems. 

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects, and data scientists!

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.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $180,000

Grey Matters Defense Solutions offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. 

Additional Benefits:

  • SEP IRA 25% of base salary
  • PTO Six weeks
  • IBA 12.5%
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Referral program

Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 50 employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership building aware-winning teams and products.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects and data scientists!

Visit us at Grey Matters Defense Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/grey-matters-defense-solutions/

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