Principal Software Algorithm Developer

Stratagem is now part of ARKA. Find us at . ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country's space endeavors. We're a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now. Position Overview: This position is for a Senior Software Algorithm Developer looking for new challenging problems. As an Algorithm Developer, you will support the development of algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT). As a technical lead, you will guide a team of developers to see these algorithms from prototype to operations. Responsibilities: Our ideal candidate is an experienced software developer who has researched and prototyped algorithms for various applications and deployed them to operational environments. This candidate will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to solve a broad set of problems across multiple domains. This candidate will be joining a team of talented software developers with the opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineers. Additionally, they will work with other technical leads and the business strategy leadership team to help shape our growing portfolio. Leading a small software development team consisting of researchers, software algorithm developers, and full-stack/cloud-native developers to implement a multitude of algorithms which solve a broad set of challenges for our various customers and their domains
Applying knowledge of data structures and algorithms to create efficient solutions to our customers' needs
Using cloud services to deploy software solutions
Reviewing relevant publications to understand and apply cutting edge concepts to defense and commercial applications
Writing technical documentation supporting code, program capabilities, and user-guides
Required Qualifications: Experience leading an interdisciplinary team of researchers and software developers
BS in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields
Effective communicator with the ability to write and present technical reports
Experience with any of the following languages: Python, C/C , Java, or Rust
Experience developing algorithms in any one or more of the following domains: Signal/Image Processing, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
5-9+ years of software development experience preferably developing algorithms for high performance computing
An Active TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or any other relevant STEM fields
Experience with Linux
Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.
Experience with any of the following additional languages: C , Go, or R
Experience with popular computational libraries: OpenCV, Boost, Eigen, Dlib, etc.
Experience with source code version control systems
Experience implementing algorithms on the GPU in Python or C using CUDA and other CUDA libraries
Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization
Experience working with various Remote Sensing datasets (e.g. EO/OPIR/SAR images, passive RF, etc.)
Experience developing modeling and simulation environments or developing OpenAI Gym environments for Reinforcement Learning problems
Pay Range: $165,000 - $200,000 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The application window will close in 60 days for this position. Location: This position is based out of ARKA's nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport. What We Offer: Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to or contact and press 2 for Human Resources. ITC & Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance. Visa Restrictions: No visa sponsorship is available for this position. Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen. ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.