Job Description
Digital Force Technologies (DFT)
Software Engineer
What We Do
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology provider with a 20-year history of developing and fielding advanced sensor systems, force protection solutions, and tactical surveillance products. DFT’s extensive history of innovation, in-house expertise, and robust network of technology partners allows DFT to rapidly addresses critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agency requirements. DFT’s engineering team is a diverse and skilled group, determined to develop advanced technical solutions. DFT offers a unique chance to develop and work with modern technologies while delivering impact and seeing products grow from concept to reality. DFT is a results driven culture focused on innovation, creativity, and growth. If you have a passion for solving complex problems, making an immediate impact on a dynamic, and fast moving, product development team, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Need
DFT is looking for a Software Engineer to join its Seraphim Software team to support the development of its next generation sensor fusion, video processing, and situational awareness platform. The ideal candidate will be energized by a fast-paced work environment, excited by building complex systems, and motivated by having an immediate impact in a challenging environment.
What You’ll Do
- Work collaboratively to implement multi-faceted features to support the Seraphim product roadmap.
- Develop data driven applications leveraging DFT’s Seraphim API.
- Support integration of industry leading sensors, algorithms, and capabilities.
- Design and develop C/C++ applications in Linux environments using development best practices.
- Collaborate and/or lead software development projects that provide new or enhanced functionality for both internal and external customers.
- Act as a technical SME for product video streaming/encoding/recording technologies and capabilities.
- Work toward improvement of overall Software development competencies and version control library.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience, 4+ years in a Software Development role developing. backend video recording and streaming platforms (defense experience preferred).
- Experience developing in mid-size, multi-language software projects with a heavy emphasis on multi-threading and data processing.
- Proficiency in C/C++.
- Strong working knowledge of technologies to include C/C++, Networking or TCP/IP.
- Familiarity with developing Linux based applications.
- Comfortable with Agile software methodology and development tools specifically Git, JIRA and Jenkins.
- This position may require traveling 10-15% to customer sites.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technical, Engineering, Mathematics).
- Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Rust, GoLang, or Java.
- Understanding technologies such as SQL or NoSQL databases, pub/sub messaging systems (Kafka, AMQP, MQTT, ZeroMQ, etc.).
- Linux, H.264, H.265, Live555, FFMPEG, RTSP, UDP/RTP, etc.
- Working knowledge of any of the following technologies: Video encoding and streaming (H264, RTSP, etc.), GPU accelerated computing (CUDA preferred), Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), Image Processing, and Sensor Fusion.
What We Offer
Salary Range – $120,000 – 140,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
EEOC Statement -
DFT is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
DFT offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 13 company holidays, and much more. In addition, DFT provides a company culture that encourages:
- collaboration
- innovation
- employee engagement
- motivation
If you are looking for a dynamic place to work where your contribution makes a difference in supporting the mission, DFT is the right company for you.
Company Description
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology company based in San Diego, CA that has been developing and fielding advanced Tactical Surveillance and Force Protection products, systems, and services for over 20 years. Our extensive history of innovation and rapid response to critical mission needs reflects our commitment to our customers and their missions. DFT operates a modern 20,000 sq. ft facility in Sorrento Valley that includes engineering workspaces for our staff of over 65 personnel, as well as electro-mechanical production and assembly line, full CNC machine shop, and rapid prototyping laboratory. DFT engineering is a diverse group of creators with the ability to support the full product lifecycle and build everything in house from concept to deployment.
DFT offers a modern work environment designed to promote collaboration, innovation and fun. DFT offers a comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, Life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 12 company holidays, and much more.
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology company based in San Diego, CA that has been developing and fielding advanced Tactical Surveillance and Force Protection products, systems, and services for over 20 years. Our extensive history of innovation and rapid response to critical mission needs reflects our commitment to our customers and their missions. DFT operates a modern 20,000 sq. ft facility in Sorrento Valley that includes engineering workspaces for our staff of over 65 personnel, as well as electro-mechanical production and assembly line, full CNC machine shop, and rapid prototyping laboratory. DFT engineering is a diverse group of creators with the ability to support the full product lifecycle and build everything in house from concept to deployment.\r\n\r\nDFT offers a modern work environment designed to promote collaboration, innovation and fun. DFT offers a comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, Life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 12 company holidays, and much more.