Job Description
Job Description
Software Engineer
HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: Based on experience
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY
Key Responsibilities
Core System Development
- Design and maintain a Python-based data processing pipeline leveraging NumPy, SciPy, and OpenCV for numerical computing, image processing, and computer vision workflows
- Develop performance-critical components in Rust, including real-time frame processing, optimized solvers, and high-throughput computational modules
- Implement advanced algorithm development techniques such as sparse linear algebra, Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT), polynomial fitting, and signal processing
- Build and maintain hardware control systems, integrating camera SDKs (e.g., PySpin), display synchronization, and timing-critical acquisition loops
- Architect scalable, state-aware systems with robust error handling and deterministic timing
System Ownership & Collaboration
- Apply knowledge of geometric optics, geometry, and linear algebra to support optical testing and interferometric analysis
- Collaborate across UI/backend integration efforts with frontend engineering teams
- Follow structured code standards, peer code reviews, and software development best practices
- Author clear technical documentation, system architecture guides, and test plans
- Support on-site deployment, system integration, and customer-facing troubleshooting
Required Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of software development experience
OR MS in related field with 3+ years of software development experience - Strong proficiency in Python programming, including NumPy, SciPy, and OpenCV
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in scientific computing, algorithm development, and computer vision
- Systems-level engineering mindset including state management, concurrency, error handling, and timing-critical systems
Strongly Preferred Experience
- Background in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
- Understanding of geometrical optics, interferometry, and optical testing systems
- Experience interfacing with hardware devices such as cameras, sensors, and precision instruments
- Exposure to Rust or systems programming languages (C/C++ background welcome)
- Experience deploying integrated software/hardware systems in production or customer environments
"We are GTN - The Go-To Network."
Company DescriptionWho We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.
What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.
What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.
Why People Want It
Our value
Company Description
Who We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value