Voyager Technologies is seeking a
Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of machine learning engineers, software developers, and algorithm developers developing software for geospatial analytics, with an emphasis on exploitation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery.
TheSoftware Engineer for Voyager Technologiesis responsible for designing and developing software systems that process, manage, and visualize large-scale geospatial datasets to support critical capabilities for U.S. government and other customers.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- Design, implement, and own software systems for processing, managing, and distributing geospatial data, with an emphasis on SAR imagery
- Build scalable data pipelines and backend services supporting geospatial data workflows
- Develop tools and services for geospatial visualization, analysis, and data distribution
- Design and implement database architectures, schemas, and data models supporting geospatial datasets
- Contribute to system architecture decisions, including service design, data pipelines, and software infrastructure
- Integrate geospatial services and APIs into operational software systems
- Collaborate with algorithm developers and data scientists to translate research capabilities into production software
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and software integration
- Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and software delivery processes
The position reports to the
Manager's Title and is part of the
Software Engineering departmentbased in
El Segundo, CA. This role is
onsite based in El Segundo, CA. If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we'd like to connect. If you don't see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what's next. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of continued employment
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 5+ years of professional software development experience
OR
MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 3+ years of professional software development experience - Academic background or foundational training in physics, enabling effective bridging of the gap between software engineering and the physical realities of advanced sensing technologies
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Experience developing software in Linux environments
- Experience with modern software development practices including version control, debugging tools, and collaborative development workflows
- Demonstrated track record of independently ideating, proposing, prototyping, and implementing, and fully integrating software solutions that directly improve internal efficiencies, result in new capabilities, and/or otherwise directly impact the bottom line
Preferred Qualifications:- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
- Experience developing software for geospatial data processing, remote sensing systems, or large-scale geospatial datasets
- Experience designing and implementing database architectures, schemas, and data models, particularly for geospatial or large-scale datasets (e.g., PostGIS or similar technologies)
- Experience designing scalable software architectures, including distributed systems, service-based systems, or large data processing pipelines
- Experience building and maintaining geospatial services and APIs, including standards such as WMS/WFS or other network-based data services
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS
- Familiarity with geospatial analysis and visualization tools such as QGIS
- Experience developing workflow orchestration or data processing pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow
- Experience developing or integrating agentic AI frameworks to automate geospatial workflows, autonomous analysis, or complex data processing pipelines
- Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, standardized connections between AI models and internal geospatial databases, APIs, or operational toolsets
The good faith base salary rangefor this role is
$150,000.00 to $200,000.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment
California pay range
$150,000-$200,000 USD
