Staff Software Development Engineer

Resonant Inc. seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our software team and play a critical role in the development and operation of advanced design tools for novel RF (Radio Frequency) filters. In this position, you will work within a multidisciplinary engineering organization, partnering with software engineers, electrical engineers, and physicists to deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions supporting our core technology. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering high-performance RF filters for mobile devices, leveraging deep technical knowledge and effective cross-functional collaboration to solve complex, high-impact challenges. This is a unique opportunity to influence product direction, contribute to strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization. Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Goleta, CA What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Support, maintain, and extend our engineering design and analysis software suite, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Develop and support scientific simulation tools that execute large-scale, highly parallel workloads across a hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Design and improve cloud-centric services and workflows to optimize computational efficiency and scalability.
• Work with external software development partners to provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with internal standards and objectives.

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience contributing to software development teams.
• Proven ownership of multiple software components or systems across their full lifecycle.
• Expanded role in defining, planning, and executing technical goals, including serving as a functional or technical project lead.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex technical initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, make high-impact decisions, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Hands-on experience building or maintaining numerically-intensive applications for use by engineers and scientists.
• Experience with Python (preferred) or other scripting language(s)
• Strong competency in C/C++ (Windows / Linux), C# (Windows).
• Experience working acrossboth Linux and Microsoft Windows environments
• Experience with MATLAB and optimization problems desirable
• Expertise with working in Amazon Web Services (EC2, S3, EFS, EBS, …) is desirable.
• Experience with Electrical Engineering, specifically RF products and systems is highly desirable

Travel

• Domestic travel between California offices is required.
• Infrequent International travel is required.

Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.

Other

Minimum Salary: $120,000

Maximum Salary: $220,000