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Sr Software Engineer (Python, C++)

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems supporting high-performance and data-intensive applications. This role focuses on building scalable solutions in Linux environments, with an emphasis on Python and C++ development, real-time processing, and advanced algorithm implementation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working across the full software development lifecycle and is comfortable leading technical efforts while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.


Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain complex software systems based on defined requirements
  • Analyze user and system requirements to derive software design and performance specifications
  • Develop new software features and enhance existing applications to improve functionality and performance
  • Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues
  • Implement and optimize algorithms to meet system performance and timing requirements
  • Integrate software components into new or existing systems and environments
  • Develop and execute test procedures and validate software performance
  • Design and implement database queries and data processing logic
  • Produce and review technical documentation for software and system components
  • Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to define requirements, constraints, and interfaces
  • Evaluate software design trade-offs, including reuse of existing solutions (COTS/GOTS)
  • Monitor system performance and ensure operational requirements are met
  • Provide recommendations to improve development processes, documentation, and system performance
  • Lead or support software development teams and ensure delivery aligns with project requirements


Required Qualifications
  • Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
  • Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 14+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Strong experience developing software in Linux environments
  • Strong programming experience in Python and C++
  • Experience developing and maintaining complex software systems, including real-time or data-intensive applications
  • Experience implementing algorithms and working with large data sets
  • Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance optimization
  • Experience working with software development methodologies and best practices


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or Radio Frequency (RF) systems
  • Experience working in distributed or high-performance computing environments
  • Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior engineers
  • #CJ


Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements. 

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