
Associate C++ Software Engineer - Boulder, CO
Boulder, COJob$88–107K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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SciTec is seeking a software engineer to support programs delivering next-generation missile warning software. The role involves processing OPIR sensor data for missile warning, missile defense, battlespace awareness, and technical intelligence. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded C++ developer who collaborates effectively on a small team and can engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test software solutions within government frameworks.
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SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented senior software engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. Our ideal candidate will be a well-rounded C++ developer, work well as part of a rapid pace, collaborative, small-team environment and be able to engineer, prototype, develop, integrate, and test advanced software solutions into Government frameworks. Responsibilities Works on program sub task or feature, may own small projects Demonstrates fluency of primary coding language; comfortable with software design Regularly communicates with team leads, engages in agile meetings and processes Other duties as assigned SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options 80% company paid Dental insurance 100% company paid Vision insurance 100% company paid Life insurance 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance Short-term Disability insurance Annual Profit-Sharing Plan Discretionary Performance Bonus Paid Parental Leave Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $88,000 - $107,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.
How this job compares
Set against the 39,070 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$88–107K/yr
- Colorado median$120–192K/yr1,019 salary ranges
- US median$132–214K/yr31,457 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $98K, is 37% below the Colorado median midpoint ($155K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,193 open Software Engineer jobs in Colorado and 39,070 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (32,286 postings).
- Education
- 12,141 of the 39,070 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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