Staff Software Engineer

Maxar Technologies

Westminster, CO

Full Time

Senior

98k-164k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Maxar is looking for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join its Mapping Engineering team. The role involves working at the intersection of geospatial and photogrammetric technologies, developing foundational imagery formation tools, and supporting satellite imagery accuracy and interoperability. The position offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and impact across various work streams, with most software deployed on AWS and written in Python and C++.

Key Responsibilities

Design, development and/or deploy software services
Incorporate customer feedback into software products
Participate in code reviews to ensure quality
Participate with team on daily standups
Demonstrate working software
Monitor AWS costs and system health
Participate in design, requirement, and systems documentation
Immerse yourself in the tools and systems built by your teams
Evolve your language skills by staying current and improve efficiency using AI assisted code development tools

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; consideration given to Geography, GIS, Geosciences, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Photogrammetry, or related fields
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience
5+ years demonstrated experience with programming, design, and development in Python or C++
Development experience with service-oriented software
Development experience with current frameworks
Experience working as a software developer
Knowledge of multi-tier, heterogeneous architectures and how they typically fit together
Understanding of what it takes to keep a software system or service healthy
Excellent organization and communication skills
Knowledge of Agile engineering practices

Nice to Have

Master's degree in related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
Working knowledge of AWS or comparable cloud technologies
Geodesic and/or photogrammetric expertise
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to multi-task and function in a high stress environment
Strong self-motivation and involvement in the software life cycle

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferred in relevant technical fields)
7+ years of professional experience
Experience with Python or C++ programming

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Health and welfare insurance
401(k) plan
Professional development opportunities
Conference attendance
Industry training
Peer collaboration
Hackathons
Paid certifications
Education reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness

Working at Maxar Technologies

Maxar values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The company emphasizes professional development, continuous learning, and making a major impact through innovative geospatial and photogrammetric technologies.

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