Software Engineer IV – Edge Computing

About the role

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,  forge the future with Voyager.

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Job Summary:

As the Principal Edge Software Architect, you will define the structural integrity of our software across multiple product lines. You will ensure alignment with Open Architecture principles (such as SOSA/MOSA) and drive the long-term strategy for heterogeneous computing. You will lead the transition of prototypes into programs of record, mentoring the engineering team and making high-stakes technical decisions regarding the allocation of workloads across CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs.

Responsibilities:

This position requires the candidate to perform software engineering tasks:

Strategic Architecture: Define and enforce modular software architectures that ensure strict separation of concerns and maximize code reuse across different projects, specifically focusing on hardware-agnostic GPU acceleration.

Algorithm Strategy: Oversee the implementation of complex signal processing and system autonomy algorithms, ensuring consistent system performance by leveraging edge AI and parallel processing capabilities.

Technical Leadership: Lead agile development cycles, mentor senior engineers in GPGPU best practices, and drive the adoption of modern DevSecOps.

Performance Engineering: Define system-level performance budgets (latency, thermal, SWaP) and architect software solutions that maximize the utility of embedded GPUs in constrained environments.

Customer Engagement: Lead technical discussions with customers and partners. Articulate the value of our open software approach and ensure our designs meet evolving government standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited college/university from an accredited college/university.

U.S. Citizenship required due to program security requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance; active clearance preferred

Proven ability to lead engineering teams in a structured software product development environment

Strong organizational and technical communication skills, including presenting to internal and government stakeholders

Seven (7) years to ten (10) years of software engineering design experience

Proven experience leading software engineering teams through full development lifecycle

Preferences:

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited college/university.

Experience optimizing software for SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) constrained environments

Contributions to open-source projects in the systems or HPC ecosystems

Experience with heterogeneous computing platforms (CPU/GPU/FPGA) and frameworks like NVIDIA, Jetpacks or Holoscan

Skills:

Architecture: Proven track record of architecting compliant systems using open standards (e.g., SOSA, FACE, MOSA). Expert understanding of distributed systems and parallel execution patterns.

Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of Computer Architecture (specifically GPU/NPU accelerators), RF Physics, or Digital Signal Processing. Capable of reviewing code and designs for safety and performance.

Domain: Broad understanding of the defense mission space, including SIGINT, EW, or Communications capabilities.

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The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
California pay range
$127,236 $192,900 USD