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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Development Engineer - Imagery - **Company:** Top Job - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, ArcGIS (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Image Analysis, Design of User Interfaces, Hyperspectral Imaging, Linux Servers, RemoteView, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Esri GIS (Software), Information Technology, Lidar, GXP - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/us3139cbcb7d8560011485e7c13632bd87 ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a cleared software engineer with a deep understanding of imagery formats and a passion for solving hard problems. You thrive in collaborative environments where rigorous scientific methods meet agile development. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in user requirements and translating them into robust, scalable software. Whether you prefer C++ or C#, you write clean, efficient code and take pride in delivering products that exceed expectations. This position comes with an exceptional salary, top benefits, and full relocation to the McLean, Virginia area-a hub for national security agencies. If you hold an active Top Secret clearance and are ready to apply your skills to imagery exploitation at the highest level, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career and make a real impact. Non-Negotiables * You must have five or more years of software development experience building COTS or GOTS imagery applications * Professional proficiency in C++ or C# is essential for this role * You need applied experience in remote sensing, image processing, photogrammetry, or image analysis application development * You must bring demonstrated experience within the defense or intelligence communities * An active U.S. Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access is mandatory * A bachelor's degree in computer science, geography, engineering, remote sensing, photogrammetry, or a closely related field is required, * A master's or PhD in computer science, remote sensing, or another engineering or scientific discipline is strongly preferred * Experience using Esri APIs will give you a significant advantage * Experience optimizing image processing pipelines is highly valued * Familiarity with the NITF format and its specifications will help you hit the ground running * Proficiency with ArcGIS, ENVI, Socet GXP, or RemoteView is a plus, MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Telephony Engineer to join our team in McLean, VA. In this role, you'll combine expertise in telephony systems, Linux server… + 2 months ago ## Description You will work at the intersection of GIS, photogrammetry, and remote sensing, building software that processes data from a wide array of sensors-multispectral, hyperspectral, radar, LiDAR, and full-motion video. Your code will enable intelligence professionals to extract critical insights from massive datasets, supporting time-sensitive national security missions. Every algorithm you craft and every interface you refine will accelerate the speed and accuracy of decision-making in the field., * Understand U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence community user requirements and develop GIS and remote sensing software for diverse defense scenarios * Solve complex technical problems and articulate solutions to build exceptional user experiences * Develop rich image processing and analysis capabilities for multiple modalities, including electro-optical, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal infrared, radar, and motion imagery * Create industry-leading software for defense and intelligence formats such as NITF, TFRD, and MISB-compliant full-motion video * Build advanced image processing components, algorithms, and APIs * Design and implement radiometric image processing and photogrammetric software components, workflows, and user interfaces * Collaborate with fellow developers to integrate community toolkits and libraries into the ArcGIS platform, Hire Perspectives helps engineers and engineering employers understand the hidden signals behind hiring, career movement, technical credibility, and talent decisions. 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