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# Sr. Software Engineer

- **Company:** Rincon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $222,000.0 - $242,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Revision Control Systems, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Big O, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Git, Solid Principles, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=25531deccbe4dcb6

## About the Role

* BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
 * Expert level C and/or C++ developer
 * Expert in software design principles including industry best practices and design trends
 * Expert level Linux developer (distributed, multithreaded, high performance, and low level)
 * Expert level experience with additional high-level languages (Python, Shell Scripting, etc.)
 * Experience with Git or other revision control systems
 * Excellent communicator of software and algorithm designs, complexity analysis, and performance metrics in written and oral reports
 * Ability to quickly grasp and come up-to-speed with large software code bases
 * Effectively delegates and specifies technical scope to junior personnel
 * Proven track record of effective communication with customers
 * Ability to lead teams of 2-3 multidisciplinary engineers/scientists
 * Demonstrated experience in participating as a technical contributor to business capture
 * Ability to serve as technical advisor to Program Managers regarding work estimation, staff assignments, and program execution
 * Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
 * US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:

 * Experience with DSP or communication theory
 * Experience with software support of FPGA centric hardware designs
 * Significant experience with math intensive software development (DSP, numerical methods, AI/ML, graphics), This position can be located at our Centennial, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Chantilly, VA or Tucson, AZ Headquarters.

## Description

* Responsible for the research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.
 * Primarily responsible for the design and development of software products for a variety of software applications.
 * Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products.
 * Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
 * Works closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
 * Develops software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
 * Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
 * Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
 * Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.