Job#: 3031792 Job Description: Software Engineering - Software Engineer III
Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a contract software engineer to maintain and expand the software and systems in a data collection lab. The goal is to ensure the data collection process is efficient, accurate, and reliable. This role involves building software for working with prototype devices and integrating them into a data collection platform, contributing to the future of virtual and augmented reality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop software to work with cutting-edge prototype devices.
- Ensure the data collection process is efficient, reliable, and accurate.
- Work with recording equipment for audio and other modalities.
- Deploy, test, and evaluate upgrades to the data collection platform.
- Build and maintain systems for monitoring system health.
- Enhance tooling for the validation and processing of data.
- Work onsite to debug problems and perform root cause analyses.
- Collaborate with other engineers to triage and estimate issues.
- Promote best practices across the community of engineers and researchers.
Required Qualifications
Education: BS Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 6+ years of professional programming experience, including full stack software development.
Technical Skills:- Demonstrated proficiency in working with large projects in Python.
- Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, and Linux systems administration.
- Experience with cross-platform distributed (RESTful) systems.
- Skills in maintaining and improving networks.
- CI/CD experience, particularly with Github or GitLab.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hardware multimedia sensors.
- Working knowledge of audio, image, and video formats.
- Experience with FastAPI and React (or similar frontend frameworks).
- Experience with relational and graph/NoSQL databases.
- Experience with software and hardware testing frameworks and strategies.
- Working knowledge of time-synchronization.
- Experience with systems administration on Windows.
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration.
- Android development experience.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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