Optics Programmer

Canvas Inc.

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About The Position

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Python, Cython, C/C++, SQL, and Shell scripting.
• Experience with hardware integration, high-speed networking, and storage solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years experience in software development feild.
• Experience in scientific, defense, or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of high-availability clusters, virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with on-site technical support for laboratory or field testing.
• Experience with programming, system administration, and networking interfaces.
• Experience with designing and administer high-availability clusters and high-speed storage networks (iSCSI, SAN, NAS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor development teams on large-scale software applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-speed scientific data acquisition and processing systems.
• Develop and deploy parallel and distributed high-performance computing solutions.
• Prototype and implement custom software for hardware integration, including camera systems, controllers, and data processing pipelines.
• Provide on-site technical support for mission-critical testing and data acquisition in laboratory and field environments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance across Linux, Windows, and hybrid environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level