Staff Development Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Our solutions 

3D is our core and our solutions all originates from our unique 3D geodata with the world's highest quality based on commercial satellite images. Our 3D visualization, analyses, geo-registering and navigation tools , and data models offer decision-makers all over the world a very accurate 3D basis for use in areas such as navigation security, defense, and infrastructure. 
 
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues): 

As a Software Developer with us, you will work in agile teams with algorithm development. This new team is being establish at the Vantor office in Herndon, VA and will work closely with the teams in the Swedish organization. The software development is done in a variety of languages, including C, C++, Go, Python, Javascript and Rust; mainly in a Linux environment. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product. We are leading the production of the Globe in 3D from satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available.. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into products. We are a world leading 3D image processing company especially with satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Examples of applications are: stereo algorithms, mesh and voxel processing, georegistration of images and georegistration of video sequences in real time. In short almost all image processing / computer vision challenges in 3D+time, to build a living Globe in 3D.  

 
The Vantor 3D Production software is used by ~80 operators to create and export 3D data by using state-of-the-art HPC technologies both on-prem and in the cloud. Our 3D Content Management Systems are deployed at several different customer sites. We have produced 100 million square km of 3D data to date. 

Minimum Requirements:
US Citizen capable and willing to apply and hold a Secret Security Clearance
BS Degree in a relevant field (eg. computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, etc)

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in industry
The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to solve complicated technical problems
Required Technical Skills:
  C and C++
  Linux OS
  Familiar with testing in C++
  Data Structures and Algorithms
  Familiarity with low level programming concepts and best practices to include process concurrency and memory management
  Comfort working with resource constrained target hardware (compute, memory, storage)
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
  Experience with image processing algorithms
  Understanding of sensor calibration and models
  Machine Learning
  Containers (Docker / Kubernetes)
  Database management
  Geodata
  Vulkan
  Python
  Go Lang
  Computer Vision and Remote Sensing
  Geographic Information Systems
  Git / Gitlab
  Test Automation
  Embedded systems

 
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a US Government Secret National Security Clearance 

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

 ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.