Software Engineer, Principal

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Travel Requirements: Negligible Location: Norfolk, VA SUMMARY: WR’s GeoNavigation Technologies Division has an opportunity for a Software Engineer, Principal for a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) software engineer for the design of GPU intensive Geospatial / Geographical Information Systems (GIS) using advanced programming languages. Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: · Improve and develop new and existing software stack. · Design and implement highly optimized software libraries, tools, and Application Programming Interface (APIs) for real-time computer graphics and general purpose computing. · Collaborate with hardware engineers to review the spec and verify correctness and efficiency of the implementation. · Communicate with game studios, critically analyze current real-time rendering, content creation pipelines, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to find areas for new development. · Analyze runtime performance data collected. Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience: · Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related scientific discipline. · Fifteen (15) years of professional experience. · Background in Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) programming. · On a limited basis - able and willing to support division travel to trade shows and customer sites. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position. WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.