Senior Software Engineer

SoloPulse

$140K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering or a related discipline
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience with real-time embedded systems with high compute duty-cycles
  • Familiarity with containerization and isolation mechanisms (e.g. Docker, VMs)
  • Experience deploying across various compute architectures (x86_64, ARM64, CUDA)
  • Ability to work independently and lead development efforts, mentoring junior engineers
  • Eligible for U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software using modern languages
  • Implement and optimize DSP algorithms for RF applications
  • Build and streamline pipelines for processing high-throughput radar data
  • Develop low-level, performance-critical code interfacing with hardware systems
  • Architect and optimize systems for embedded and HPC environments
  • Integrate communication across multiple networking interfaces and devices in distributed systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust and scalable solutions

Benefits

  • Top tier health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Closed every other Friday
  • Generous holiday calendar
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with 4% company match
  • Professional development stipend for all employees
  • Desk setup stipend for all full-time employees
  • Relocation assistance based on role eligibility
Full Job Description
SoloPulse is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative organization. In this role, you will play a critical part in ideating, developing, and integrating low-latency software systems that operate at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software systems using modern languages such as C/C++ and Python


  • Implement and optimize advanced digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for RF applications


  • Build and streamline pipelines for processing high-throughput radar data using internal and customer-facing tools


  • Develop low-level, performance-critical code to interface directly with hardware systems (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson platforms, SDRs)


  • Architect and optimize systems for embedded and HPC environments, balancing memory, compute, and latency constraints


  • Integrate and manage communication across multiple networking interfaces and devices in distributed systems


  • Own end-to-end development of features and systems-from requirements and design through implementation and deployment


  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions


  • Contribute to system reliability, security, and performance for deployment in customer-facing environments


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field


  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering or a related discipline


  • Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and/or other modern programming languages


  • Experience with building real-time embedded systems with high compute duty-cycles


  • Experience with containerization and isolation mechanisms (VMs, Docker/Podman, etc)


  • Experience deploying across different compute architectures (x86_64, ARM64, CUDA)


  • Experience with cloud and embedded system co-design and integration


  • Ability to work independently and lead development efforts, including mentoring junior engineers


  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems (i.e NI Ettus, EPIQ)


  • Background in radar signal processing or applied DSP


  • Experience with embedded systems on mobile platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson)


  • Experience delivering production-grade code in multiples of embedded units (>10)


  • Experience working with a wide variety of high-bandwidth sensors (INS, GNSS, radio, camera, etc.)


  • Familiarity with memory-optimized HPC systems and performance tuning


  • Hands-on experience with NVIDIA CUDA and GPU acceleration


  • Experience with secure, reliable systems operating in constrained or adversarial environments


$140,000 - $160,000 a year

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary might vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in full-time offers. Additionally, SoloPulse Corp offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
  • SoloPulse offers top tier health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • SoloPulse is closed every other Friday
  • Generous company holiday calendar
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% company match
  • A professional development stipend is available to all SoloPulse employees
  • Desk setup stipend for all full-time employees
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)


Join our team and be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and creativity thrive. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of radar technology. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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