Senior Software Engineer

Salary: $128000 - 239000 per year Requirements: For the Principal Software Engineer role (T03): - A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of applicable experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with at least 1 year of relevant experience. - An active Top Secret security clearance. - Willingness to meet specific customer security screening requirements as determined by management. - Ability to work on-site full-time. - Proficient in C/C++ programming. - Familiarity with current C++ standards and features. - Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements for software design and performance needs. - Proven skills in designing and coding new software, as well as enhancing existing software to introduce new functionalities. - Ability to debug software and rectify any defects. - Experience with open software/system architecture solutions. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. - Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with Git-based or other configuration management tools. For the Senior Principal Software Engineer role (T04): - A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of applicable experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years, or a PhD with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. - All other requirements are consistent with those for the Principal role. Responsibilities: In this position, I will provide technical leadership to junior software engineers. My main tasks will involve: Developing software using C/C++ to modernize and productionize a research codebase, incorporating contemporary C++ features. Creating software infrastructure to support CI/CD, collect software metrics, and facilitate MLOps. Implementing software systems, applications, and architectures that enhance modularity, scalability, and reliability while maintaining precision, accuracy, and speed to fulfill performance standards. Ensuring adherence to industry software engineering best practices and standards. Collaborating closely with Software Leads and Architects to grasp program objectives, system capabilities, and output requirements. Technologies: CI/CD Git Support Security C++ CUDA DevSecOps Docker Kubernetes Linux More: At Northwind Robotics, we offer our employees remarkable opportunities to engage in transformative projects that influence lives worldwide both now and for future generations. Our inventive and trailblazing ethos has propelled us to the forefront of numerous technological breakthroughs in our nation's history—from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers to lunar landings. We seek individuals with innovative ideas, bravery, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey. Our culture is grounded in intellectual curiosity, diverse thinking, and authenticity at work, driven by an unyielding ambition to achieve what others deem unattainable. Our team not only observes history being made but actively participates in its creation. Northwind Robotics Mission Systems is recognized as a reliable provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Through our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization, we challenge the limits of innovation, redefine engineering capabilities, and advance various scientific fields. Join us to be a part of our mission! Compensation for this role varies depending on qualifications and responsibilities, with salaries ranging from $110,300 to $165,500 for the Principal level and from $137,400 to $206,000 for the Senior Principal level. Additional benefits are provided, including health insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, and paid time off. Northwind Robotics is committed to providing equal opportunities and does not discriminate based on any protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions requiring government clearance. last updated 27 week of 2026