Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software development for advanced undersea acoustics systems. This hands-on role includes leading architecture and design decisions, influencing technical direction across the engineering team, and delivering robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor. The engineer will help integrate our products into larger, complex systems, develop secure interfaces, support containerized deployments using Kubernetes, contribute to cybersecurity compliance, and enable interoperability with external systems developed by other integrators. The candidate will shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team. This is a full-time onsite position based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Technical Requirements:

• Deep understanding of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
• Lead the technical execution of software projects from architecture through deployment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
• Experience with automated security testing tools (e.g., GitLab SAST, SonarQube).
• Understanding of software quality assurance, secure software development, and system-level integration.

Responsibilities:

• Take technical ownership of embedded software development for undersea acoustics systems.
• Lead architecture and design decisions and influence technical direction across the engineering team.
• Deliver robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor.
• Integrate products into larger, complex systems.
• Develop secure interfaces and support containerized deployments using Kubernetes.
• Contribute to cybersecurity compliance and enable interoperability with external systems.
• Shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team.

Essential Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C and Python, with experience in C++ (preferably version 11 or later).
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
• Experience with automated security testing tools (e.g., SonarQube).
• Understanding of software quality assurance, secure software development, and system-level integration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Must hold TS clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in leading the technical execution of software projects from architecture through deployment.
• Experience in cybersecurity and secure software development practices.

Work Environment:

This position is based onsite in Santa Barbara, CA. The company offers a fast-growing team environment with opportunities for career advancement. The team has experienced a 10% year over year growth, providing the ability to move up within the company.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of Santa Barbara, California.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $200000.00/yr. The company offers the following benefits to eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, 401k, Employer contributions, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Company events.

Location: Goleta, CA.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

About Actalent:

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