[Gdal-dev] JOB: Senior Software Developer / Scientist - GDAL / OGR - C#

[Simon Perkins]

UltraSpectral, Inc. is a small, dynamic, and rapidly growing company 
based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in software development 
for satellite and aerial imagery analysis.

We are seeking a talented and mathematically inclined software developer 
to join our team, with particular responsibility for leading the 
development of sophisticated software tools for analyzing hyperspectral 
satellite and aerial images.

To be a good candidate for this job, you should be a highly skilled 
programmer, with an up to date knowledge of modern object oriented 
design and programming methodologies. Our primary development language 
is C# on Windows / Visual Studio 2005, so fluency in C# (preferred) or 
Java is required, as well as a a solid knowledge of either C or C++. 
Experience with related Windows technologies such as .NET, Windows 
Forms, and Visual Studio would also be helpful.

Our software uses GDAL / OGR for reading and writing raster and vector 
data sources, so experience developing with either or both of these 
libraries would be very useful.

Much of the software we develop uses novel and sophisticated 
mathematical algorithms, and so strong mathematical skills are 
essential. A good grasp of linear algebra and data modeling / statistics 
would be very useful. Additionally candidates should have the ability to 
adapt and invent efficient algorithms for processing large quantities of 
data.

Experience with image processing methods and algorithms is highly 
desirable. Particularly relevant is experience with remote sensing 
(satellite / aerial) image applications and techniques. Experience with 
GIS (Geographic Information System) tools such as ArcGIS and geospatial 
databases would be very useful.

Importantly, applicants should be "self-starters", who are willing to 
work as part of a small and relatively informal team of other talented 
software developers, with a considerable degree of autonomy. 
UltraSpectral, Inc. practices a modern agile approach to software 
development, which requires that individuals participate in all aspects 
of the software process in an iterative fashion, including requirements 
analysis, design, coding and testing, in a highly collaborative fashion.

Ideally, you should hold a relevant advanced degree in a computer 
science related field, although equivalent experience is also 
acceptable. Salaries and benefits are highly competitive, and the exact 
level will be based on experience and qualifications. We intend to 
attract highly qualified and motivated individuals and are willing to 
reward talent appropriately.

Much of our work is with government agencies, and so the ability to 
obtain a US security clearance, which normally requires US citizenship, 
would be helpful.

UltraSpectral's main office is on the northern edge of Albuquerque, so 
commuting from Santa Fe is feasible. It would also be possible to work 
in Santa Fe for some or most of each week.

There is no specific deadline filling this job. We will begin 
interviewing people in July, and ideally, we would like to fill the job 
by the end of August 2007, but exceptions can be made for exceptional 
candidates.

Given the relatively short preferred hiring timescale, candidates must 
be US citizens or permanent residents, or must have currently active US 
work authorization.

To apply, please send a resume to Dr. Simon Perkins at 
simon.perkins at ultraspectral.com.

More information can be found on UltraSpectral's website can be found at 
www.ultraspectral.com.