Senior Software Engineer

Actalent

Santa Barbara, CA

Full Time

Senior

145k-200k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team building the future of undersea acoustics. We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for cutting-edge acoustic systems used in complex, secure environments. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape architecture, drive technical direction, and deliver production-ready software that integrates into sophisticated multi-system platforms. If you thrive in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment and want to make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Own the architecture and execution of embedded software projects from concept to deployment.
Lead technical decisions across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems teams.
Design secure, scalable interfaces for integration with external systems and third-party platforms.
Contribute to containerized deployments using Kubernetes in secure environments.
Drive cybersecurity compliance (CMMC, NIST 800-218) and observability (e.g., Fluentd).
Collaborate with project managers to define milestones and track execution.
Mentor engineers and lead code reviews, design sessions, and troubleshooting efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in embedded software development.
Expertise in C, C++ (C++11 or later), and Python.
Deep knowledge of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
Proven ability to lead architecture and integration in cross-functional teams.
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.
Willingness to work onsite in Santa Barbara (remote not available).

Nice to Have

Experience with Yocto/Buildroot, SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX), and DevOps tools (GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with DSP, undersea acoustics, or signal processing.
Knowledge of SoC architectures and CPU-FPGA shared memory.
Exposure to automated security testing (e.g., SonarQube, GitLab SAST).

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Salary: $145,000 - $185,000+ (commensurate with experience and leadership scope).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.
3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required).
Professional development and training opportunities.

Working at Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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