Software Engineer

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