Senior C/C++ Engineer – Onsite - 1782

Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time, salaried w/benefits
Salary Range: up to $148K
Visa Restrictions: We are currently only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We cannot accept any visa candidates at this time.
Relocation offered: Possible for the ideal candidate


Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of advanced autonomous and mission-critical systems within a highly technical engineering environment. This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and enhancing software applications used in complex aerospace and next-generation technology platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with C/C++, Python, Linux-based development environments, and distributed software systems, along with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software applications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems and applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and implement technical solutions
• Participate in software architecture discussions, development planning, and technical decision-making
• Lead or mentor junior engineers while supporting broader development team initiatives
• Participate in peer code reviews and software quality improvement efforts
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps initiatives, containerization, and system integration activities
• Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, and technical presentations
• Support software deployment, validation, and performance optimization activities

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming experience with C/C++ and Python
• Experience developing in Linux-based environments
• Knowledge of multi-threaded and distributed systems
• Experience with containerization technologies and CI/CD workflows
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design principles
• Experience supporting complex, real-time, or autonomous software systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR;
• Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR;
• PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience with autonomous, robotic, UAV, or unmanned systems
• Background supporting aerospace, defense, or mission-critical programs
• Prior exposure to secure or regulated engineering environments