Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
Senior Software Engineer Primary Work Location: Fredericksburg, VA Must be a U.S Citizen: Yes Clearance: Ability to obtain a clearance up to Top Secret if later needed. Obsidian Labs, the advanced research, prototyping, and rapid experimentation arm of Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. This role will serve as the technical lead for software development, guiding a multidisciplinary team in building data-centric, distributed simulation environments that integrate immersive technologies (AR/VR), geospatial systems, AI/ML, and real-time data pipelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in software development
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 3+ years in technical leadership or architect roles
- Experience with simulation frameworks, game engines (Unity/Unreal), or digital twins
- 5+ years of programming with C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with developing & integrating AI-based algorithms
- Experience with developing and integrating software-based knowledge representation & reasoning
- Experience working with ontologies, in concept and in implementation
- Experience working with Machine Learning / Deep Learning technologies
- Experience working with Data Science / Visualization technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end software architecture development
- Design and implement distributed simulation architectures
- Ensure solutions supports persistent and collaborative simulation environments
- Develop capabilities that support computer-assisted exercises, operational planning and decision support, and wargaming and strategic analysis
- Contribute to RFI/RFP responses, technical volumes, and architecture artifacts.
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional software team (frontend, backend, DevOps, simulation engineers)
- Implement Agile/DevSecOps best practices
- Coordinate with hardware teams and training and operational SMEs
- Establish coding standards, architecture governance, and technical roadmaps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
