Software Engineer - Video Applications

Job Description:

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Skills:

Job Qualifications:

C++ Programming Language, Development Environments, Git, Linux, Software Development

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Software Engineer

A career as a Software Engineer at GDIT means being a critical part of successful data outcomes. Here, your work can accelerate solutions for our clients while you accelerate your career. As a Software Engineer for video processing, you will be updating existing software that manipulates compressed video (e.g. AVC, HEVC video data). Software expertise desired includes Web programming, C++, and the Rust programming languages. Own the opportunity to provide our clients with the data they need to turn insights and ideas into action.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Software Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Software Engineer joining our team to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. You will work with collaborative teams to perform technical activities that impact the design, testing, and implementation of systems, software, and applications, including full motion video (FMV) processing capabilities.

How a Software Engineer Will Make An Impact

• Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests engineering specifications for software programs and applications
• Provide a proactive mindset to maintain and update video encoding technology as part of our overall development environment
• As part of the team, you will support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline activities involving end-to-end system performance validation efforts with a focus on communicating effectively with customers, team members, and end users
• You will work independently under pressure and effectively identify, recommend, and problem solve system issues to ensure systems, software, and applications are properly configured to meet customer needs

What You’ll Need To Succeed:

• Education: BA/BS Degree or equivalent
• Required Experience: 5 years of related technical experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Experience developing complex software in the Web, C++ and/or Rust programming language
• Experience with development, package management and unit testing
• Experience with Boost
• Experience working with medium/large build systems.
• Experience in both Windows and Linux
• Experience in network programming
• Experience with more than one build system, Makefiles, CMake, Meson, etc
• Experience with build tools like Jenkins, Github actions, Gitlab, etc.
• Python
• REST-API development

Desired Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of video encoding and compression algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to inherit, understand, and update existing software
• DevOps experience
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Rust experience
• Real-time experience

Required Skills And Abilities:

• Strong hands-on experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solver, well-versed in troubleshooting
• Flexible and versatile enough to work on a variety of different tasks and technologies
• Self-starter, does not need training in software engineering/computer science fundamentals
• Strong understanding and application of engineering principles, practices, and standards
• Ability to multitask and sustain multiple operational systems simultaneously based on current operational needs

Gdit Is Your Place:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $91,800 - $124,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards At GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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