Staff Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Westminster, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Geospatial, Remote SensingIndustries

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree (Desired: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical field; Other: Geography, GIS, Geosciences, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Photogrammetry, or related field)
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience
5+ years demonstrated experience with programming, design, and development in Python or C++
Development experience with service-oriented software
Development experience with current frameworks
Experience working as a software developer
Knowledge of multi-tier, heterogeneous architectures and how they typically fit together
Understanding of what it takes to keep a software system or service healthy
Tremendous organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

Design, development and/or deploy software services supporting the Mapping Engineering domain
Incorporate customer feedback into software products
Participate in code reviews to ensure quality
Participate with team on daily standups
Demonstrate working software
Monitor AWS costs and system health
Participate in design, requirement, and systems documentation
Immerse yourself in the tools and systems built by your teams
Evolve your language skills by staying current and improve efficiency using AI assisted code development tools
Contribute to technologies including satellite image accuracy, image co-alignment, image alignment to reference datums, mosaic construction, change detection, and vector interoperability

Skills

Python

C++

AWS

Geospatial

Photogrammetry

Image Processing

Remote Sensing

Cloud Computing

Satellite Imagery

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters

1957Year Founded

$58.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees