Programmer 2 - Software Developer

Job Description

The Homeland Sensors and Analytics Group (45) develops novel technologies to detect and characterize threats for Homeland Security applications, and to provide decision support to operators and analysts. Group 45 is in need of a versatile software developer for several programs involving hardware, software, and real-time data analytics. The developer will be working with a small team to develop, test, and deploy software for operational use in the field. A strong background in C++, Python, software best practices, and willingness to adapt and learn are essential. In addition, strong communication skills and experience working with a team in rapid development cycles is required.

Requirements

• BS/MS in computer science, software, or computer engineering, or an equivalent field
• Prior employment experience with software application development (3-5+ years)
• Proficiency with Python development, libraries, and environments
• C/C++ experience
• Strong software design and development skills with a focus on deployed real-world systems
• Github/Gitlab and industry standard software development tools/environments

Desired Skills

• CUDA / GPU Programming
• Digital Signal Processing
• Service oriented architecture or microservice architecture.
• Message bus architectures or Pub/Sub messaging (e.g. kafka)
• Docker / Containerization / Kubernetes
• Video processing and streaming protocols
• AWS development and deployment
• Database usage, design, and optimization.
• Experience with one or several common machine learning, computer vision, or scientific data processing toolboxes / libraries
• Familiarity with web client development frameworks

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Disclaimer

This is an onsite/hybrid position. Candidates are expected to work on site in Lexington, MA for at least 60% of their working time.

Qualifications

Final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills, and education/training, internal equity considerations, and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Background Investigation and Security Clearance

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.