Software Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Tucson, Arizona (Onsite)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: BOE
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Key Responsibilities

Core System Development

Design and maintain a Python-based data processing pipeline leveraging NumPy, SciPy, and OpenCV for numerical computing, image processing, and computer vision workflows
Develop performance-critical components in Rust, including real-time frame processing, optimized solvers, and high-throughput computational modules
Implement advanced algorithm development techniques such as sparse linear algebra, Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT), polynomial fitting, and signal processing
Build and maintain hardware control systems, integrating camera SDKs (e.g., PySpin), display synchronization, and timing-critical acquisition loops
Architect scalable, state-aware systems with robust error handling and deterministic timing

System Ownership & Collaboration

Apply knowledge of geometric optics, geometry, and linear algebra to support optical testing and interferometric analysis
Collaborate across UI/backend integration efforts with frontend engineering teams
Follow structured code standards, peer code reviews, and software development best practices
Author clear technical documentation, system architecture guides, and test plans
Support on-site deployment, system integration, and customer-facing troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of software development experience
OR MS in related field with 3+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in Python programming, including NumPy, SciPy, and OpenCV
Minimum 2+ years of experience in scientific computing, algorithm development, and computer vision
Systems-level engineering mindset including state management, concurrency, error handling, and timing-critical systems

Strongly Preferred Experience

Background in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
Understanding of geometrical optics, interferometry, and optical testing systems
Experience interfacing with hardware devices such as cameras, sensors, and precision instruments
Exposure to Rust or systems programming languages (C/C++ background welcome)
Experience deploying integrated software/hardware systems in production or customer environments

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