C/C++ Software Engineer

Description:

Develops application software. Writing and implementing efficient code. Researches, designs, develops and implements software applications and systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates, designs, and implements interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, cloud offering, system architecture, security, and characteristics of overall system. Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs. Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Determining operational practicality. Documents testing, client experience and maintenance of system corrections. May partner and collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards. May develop and conduct unit tests.

Background Need:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in real-time programming using C or C++ to join our team. This role focuses on developing and optimizing link layer software in a Linux environment to support high-performance RF communication systems for critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain link layer software for real-time systems.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for data transmission and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components into larger systems.
• Debug and resolve issues in real-time software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in real-time programming using C or C++.
• Strong understanding of link layer protocols and communication systems.
• Experience in Linux environments, including shell scripting and system tools.
• Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills for real-time applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of wireless communications concepts (e.g., capacity analysis, modulation and coding, initial access, multiple access, multi-antenna techniques, ad hoc networking).
• Familiarity with IP networking and cross-layer networking protocols (e.g., DLEP).
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or supplementary development tasks.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.

Others:

• Clearance: Interim clearance is acceptable for start.
• Work Location: Candidate should expect to be onsite 2 days/wk with the remaining days remote.
• Interview process: initial prescreen via phone/zoom; second round will be an onsite interview for local candidates; the team will consider zoom for relocation candidates.