HPC Software Engineer

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Senior HPC Software Engineer responsible for transforming advanced algorithms into efficient software solutions for security challenges. Collaborating with scientists and engineers in a diverse, employee-owned company.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNorthridge • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with scientists and engineers to transform advanced signal and image processing algorithms from higher level languages (e.g., Python) into robust and efficient software suitable for operational use
Practice sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices
Assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code
Solve challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified candidates will have a college degree in a STEM field with a focus on scientific computing
Demonstrated exposure to college level physics, math, and/or signal and image processing techniques
Strong programming skills in Python, including scientific Python libraries such as numpy, scipy, pandas
Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar languages
Demonstrated knowledge of MPI and OpenMP parallel programming models
Demonstrated experience with CUDA programming and GPU architecture optimization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and program access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Financial: Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Continuing Education Assistance
Work-Life Balance: Flexible Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Signal ProcessingImage ProcessingAlgorithm DevelopmentSoftware TestingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIntellectual CuriosityCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance