Whitespace
Whitespace
Whitespace develops intelligence analysis technology for defense and national intelligence operators. Its flagship product, Iris, is an intelligence analysis agent designed to provide answers on mission timelines using activity-based intelligence tradecraft. The company also offers Worldline, a city-scale digital twin that models populations and real sensor activity, enabling analysts to train and operators to rehearse missions without exposing live operations to unnecessary risk. Whitespace has supported the intelligence community since 2017 and highlights direct intelligence mission experience as an important part of its team and hiring context.

Software Engineer - Population Simulation | Remote, United States

Build population-simulation solutions for GeoDelphi’s Answers platform, developing Java and Python systems across backend engineering, databases, DevOps, and cloud technologies.

Description

  • Research, design, develop, implement, and test population-simulation software
  • Partner with customers and end users to establish requirements and realistic delivery timelines
  • Work within Agile teams to design, build, test, implement, and support backend technical solutions
  • Produce clean, testable, efficient code, primarily in Java
  • Identify opportunities to improve established application processes
  • Prepare and deliver software component releases
  • Provide technical guidance and support for application and infrastructure questions
  • Report to the VP of Engineering

Requirements

  • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance or be eligible to obtain one
  • Be a US citizen
  • Reside in the contiguous United States
  • Work as a W2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc.
  • Apply directly; third-party applications are not accepted
  • Bring at least 5 years of experience in software engineering
  • Demonstrate experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production software
  • Have strong coding skills with an emphasis on quality and testability
  • Be proficient in Java and Python
  • Understand DevOps and software and application development processes
  • Have experience with continuous integration and software configuration management tools and processes, including GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, and Nexus
  • Have experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including query optimization
  • Be experienced in gathering client requirements and resolving workflow issues through automation optimization
  • Have experience with population simulation or another form of data simulation
  • Have experience in geospatial engineering
  • Have experience with Big Data tools such as Spark/Hadoop, Google BigQuery, AWS Athena, and EMR
  • Have experience working with public clouds including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure
  • Demonstrate strong data visualization skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Paid federal holiday leave
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Professional development assistance
  • Equity incentive plan

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