Senior Software Engineer
MilSpec Talent
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Denver, CO | Chantilly, VA | Tucson, AZ (Onsite, not remote)
Compensation: $190,000 – $260,000 base + generous benefits
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time | Direct Hire | High-Impact Role
Sector: Defense & National Security | R&D Digital CommunicationsAbout The CompanyThe company is a leading research and development organization building advanced digital communications and geolocation solutions for the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Communities. Their mission-focused team combines deep technical expertise with an agile mindset to deliver capabilities that protect and advance national security.The OpportunityAs a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge systems for real-time communications, geolocation, and signal processing. You’ll work side-by-side with a multi-disciplinary R&D team of engineers, scientists, and mathematicians to solve challenging national security problems with elegant, efficient software.Beyond hands-on engineering, you’ll also mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams. If you’re driven to build meaningful solutions that make a real-world impact and want to work in an environment where you see your work go from whiteboard to mission, this role is designed for you.What You’ll DoArchitecture & EngineeringDesign and develop real-time cloud processing architecturesImplement advanced signal processing and geolocation algorithmsBuild high-performance, maintainable, and scalable code in C++ and PythonCreate user interfaces and data visualization tools supporting mission operationsEnsure software meets performance, functionality, and maintainability standardsTechnical LeadershipMentor and guide junior engineers in technical execution and growthProvide architectural direction and hands-on code reviewsFoster knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across the teamExperiment with emerging technologies to integrate innovation into projectsMission Lifecycle & DeliveryContribute across the complete system lifecycle, from design to test, deployment, operations, and maintenanceTest solutions with real-world data and customer feedbackSupport direct mission outcomes in national security environmentsProactively propose enhancements to frameworks, systems, and workflowsYou’d Be a Great Fit If You Have:Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Computer Science15+ years of experience in a software engineering roleHighly proficient in modern software engineering practices ensuring readability, maintainability, and testabilityExpert-level skills in C++ and Python within Linux environmentsDemonstrated experience designing robust, high-performance software architecturesExperience mentoring and providing technical leadership to teamsU.S. citizenship with current TS/SCI clearanceDevOps and cloud technology experience (GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes) strongly preferredFamiliarity with Agile development processes and leadership experienceWhy Join?100% employer-paid family medical and dental premiumsImmediate participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)Employer 401(k) matching and discretionary contributionsEducation reimbursement, flexible schedules, and comp timeBest-in-class perks including team meals, events, charitable donation matching, and moreWork in a mission-driven culture directly supporting U.S. national securityReady to engineer solutions that protect the nation?This role is for technical leaders who want to innovate, mentor, and see their work deployed in the real world.MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.