Software Engineer C++

$81,250 - $146,875/Yr

Leidos - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Tewksbury, MA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) in Tewksbury, MA to join our cross-functional engineering team using cutting edge technology to develop truly novel solutions that make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level. As a Software Engineer (C++) on our diverse and collaborative team, you will work alongside our expert Scientists and Engineers, contributing to Leidos products with global impact on security detection. This isn't your run-of-the-mill software development - you'll be honing your engineering skills with embedded products, real-time programming, and object-oriented design, all with the support of a management team focused on your professional growth and advancement. Working under general supervision in a diverse team, your primary responsibility will be to develop, modify and troubleshoot multi-tiered distributed applications and systems. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code using good OOP/OOAD techniques for our systems.
• Optimize, identify bottlenecks, bugs, and devise solutions to problems including maintaining code quality, revision control and organization.
• Analyze customer issues and identify and implement solutions.
• Participate and contribute within a defined software development process.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products.
• Apply appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Python and bash scripting, HTML, PHP, PostgreSQL, C++ and OOP/OOAD.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
• Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members.
• Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.
• Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design solutions.
• Understanding of memory management, multicore processors, and distributed systems design.

Nice-to-haves

• GPU Programming with CUDA and/or OpenGL.
• Experience with BuildBot and automated build pipelines with MS Azure.
• Experience with DICOS.
• Experience with npm.
• Experience with http/https communication.
• Graphics Design, GUI development.
• Experience with Qt 4 or above.
• Linux kernel development.
• Interfacing with hardware and real-time debugging.
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity.
• Working knowledge of networking solutions.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Life Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement