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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HPC Software Engineer - **Company:** ARET LLC - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Data Fusion, Linux, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), NumPy, OpenMP, Scientific Computating, SciPy, Software Engineering, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), High Performance Computing, Parallel Computation, SC Clearance, Pandas, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9ebb7656-525a-4b5b-8776-20dcccc2219c ## About the Role * 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 Nice to Have: * Data analysis and visualization skills * Experience working in a Linux environment * Demonstrated ability to optimize scientific computing applications * Experience with User Interface / User Experience front-end GUI development * Physics-based modeling and simulation experience * Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR * Classical signal/image processing experience (detection, estimation, and tracking) * Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition * Active Top-Secret Clearance The salary range for this role depends on the candidate's level of experience: * Engineer 1: $95,000 - $120,000 [required BS degree or higher] * Engineer 2: $115,000 - $140,000 [experience of BS+2 years, OR MS+0 years] * Staff Engineer: $135,000 - $165,000 [experience of BS+5 years, MS+3 years, or PhD+0 years] However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. ## Description We are seeking a senior level candidate with a background in High Performance Computing Software Engineering. The ideal person would have a degree in Physics, Math, or Engineering coupled with a strong software development skillset. The successful candidate will 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. Other duties include practicing sound software processing methods to design, develop, analyze, and test software applications from prototype to operations, using modern software development languages and practices. Ability to assess algorithm performance on real-world data and document results via written reports and/or well-commented code is a must. This role requires a passion for solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment. 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