Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer
Washington, DC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

AspireIT Solutions
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Skills
- Linux
- CI/CD
- Git
- Bash
- C++
- Wayland
- C
- GUI
Summary
Aspire IT Solutions is in a need of -
Job Title: Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer
Location: Washington, D.C. (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Job description:
We are seeking a highly experienced C/C++ Linux engineer to design, modernize, and support real-time, fault-tolerant desktop applications. This role focuses on migrating legacy Motif/X11 GUI applications to modern Linux display protocols (Wayland) while ensuring high performance, security, and 24x7 system availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain real-time, fault-tolerant Linux desktop applications using C and C++
- Migrate legacy GUI applications from Motif/X11 to modern frameworks such as GTK, Qt, or EFL on Wayland
- Optimize application performance using multithreading, memory management, and low-latency scheduling
- Debug and profile applications using gdb, valgrind, perf, and strace
- Develop and maintain Bash scripts for build automation, deployment, and system diagnostics
- Implement secure coding practices and support audit-readiness for mission-critical systems
- Build and maintain IPC mechanisms (sockets, shared memory, DBus)
- Configure and support lightweight desktop environments, custom window managers, and Wayland compositors
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GUI applications with enterprise platforms and middleware
- Participate in code reviews, refactoring, and legacy system analysis
- Ensure 24x7 system availability and operational stability
- Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, migration strategies, and operational procedures.
Required Deliverables
- Optimized Linux binaries and executables
- Well-structured C/C++ source code repositories
- Bash scripts for automation and diagnostics
- Build configurations using Make, CMake, or Meson
- Modernized GUI components migrated from Motif/X11
- Unit, integration, and performance test suites
- CI/CD pipeline configurations integrated with Bitbucket/Git
- Accessibility and compliance features (AT-SPI, keyboard navigation, screen readers)
- Legacy code refactoring and modernization reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development on Linux
- Strong expertise in Linux desktop application development and event-driven programming
- Experience with Motif, X11, and MWM, including legacy code refactoring
- Proficiency in Bash scripting
- Strong knowledge of Wayland architecture and GUI migration strategies
- Experience with Git/Bitbucket, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on experience with CMake/Make and debugging tools (gdb, valgrind)
- Familiarity with OpenGL or Vulkan for rendering optimization.
Nice to Have
- Experience with custom Wayland compositors
- Exposure to high-availability or mission-critical systems
- Performance benchmarking for latency-sensitive applications
Bhargav Kalyandurg (Find me on LinkedIn)
ASPIRE IT SOLUTIONS INC.
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- Dice Id: 91164451
- Position Id: 2026-1870
- Posted 2 hours ago
Company Info
About AspireIT Solutions
Aspire IT: Your Trusted Partner in IT Staffing & SAP Consulting Solutions
Founded by a seasoned SAP architect with over 20 years of hands-on consulting experience, Aspire IT was built with a clear mission: to bridge the talent gap in the IT industry and empower businesses with top-notch solutions and expertise.
Having led numerous mission-critical projects, our founder witnessed the recurring challenges organizations face in securing the right IT talent—skilled professionals who can not only execute but also drive transformation. Aspire IT was created to solve that problem.
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