Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Clearance: Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC is a specialized firm in software development, data analytics algorithms, and advanced remote sensing technologies, tailored to meet the complex demands of defense and intelligence sectors. Staffed by a diverse range of professionals—from senior-level experts from organizations like the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Armed Forces, to recent graduates and military recruits—the company prides itself on a culture of diversity and inclusion. Grey Matters Defense Solutions sets itself apart with a startup-like corporate environment that values flexibility and collaboration, offering flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and frequent team events and company outings. By integrating the skills of subject matter experts, analysts, software engineers, and data scientists, Grey Matters Defense Solutions delivers unique artificial intelligence algorithms and applications, positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for defense and intelligence.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer, C++

About the job:

Work in a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
Looking for C++ Application Developers to work in a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment and be able to engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions into Government frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Work independently on program tasks or features, may own small projects or large tasks; technical lead or lead developer for an Agile team
Demonstrates fluent, idiomatic mastery of C++; comfortable with software design and architecture, not embedded C++
Regularly communicates with customers, present status, engage in program-level meetings and processes.

About you:

At least fifteen years (15) of professional experience and fluency in C++
At least two years of professional experience using Linux operating systems
Knowledge of writing and debugging Makefiles
Knowledge of writing and debugging shell scripts
Knowledge of Data Structures
Docker
Python
Git/Gitlab
A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Skills:

An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
Experience with software prototyping, development, and integration within government frameworks
Experience with the exploitation and analysis of OPIR, E/O, SAR, Spectral, RF, or other remotely sensed data
Professional experience with DevSecOps
Professional or academic experience with Agile software development

Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership, building aware-winning teams and products. Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 55 + employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA, and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with a deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects, and data scientists!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $180,000

Grey Matters Defense Solutions offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.

Additional Benefits:

25% (of salary) distributed monthly to your SEP IRA
Individual Benefit Account 25% (of salary to be used to pay for medical insurance premiums and funded time off
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health savings account
Referral program

Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 50 employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership building aware-winning teams and products.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects and data scientists!

Visit us at Grey Matters Defense Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/grey-matters-defense-solutions/

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Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC complies with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) and maintains policies, controls, and oversight practices designed to mitigate algorithmic discrimination, promote transparency, and ensure responsible use of AI systems in accordance with Colorado law.