Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer Real-Time & GUI Systems

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 8 day((s))
100% Travel

Skills

Linux
Bash
C++
Wayland

Job Details

ASPIRE IT SOLUTIONS is in a need of -

Job Title: Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Job description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior C/C++ Linux Engineer to support a mission-critical modernization initiative. This role involves upgrading legacy Linux-based desktop applications by migrating them from outdated GUI frameworks (Motif/X11) to modern solutions such as Wayland and GTK/Qt. The engineer will focus on building high-performance, real-time software with an emphasis on reliability, security, and low-latency responsiveness. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring platform stability, operational continuity, and long-term technology resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain real-time, fault-tolerant C/C++ applications on Linux platforms

  • Migrate legacy GUIs from Motif/X11 to modern toolkits (GTK, Qt, EFL) using Wayland protocols

  • Write Bash scripts for build automation, deployment routines, and system diagnostics

  • Optimize application performance through multithreading, memory management, and scheduling

  • Debug and profile applications with tools like gdb, valgrind, perf, and strace

  • Implement secure coding practices and ensure audit-readiness for critical systems

  • Integrate GUI applications with enterprise middleware and backend services

  • Configure and maintain lightweight Linux desktop environments and custom window managers

  • Manage source code and CI/CD workflows using Git and Bitbucket

  • Develop and maintain IPC mechanisms (sockets, shared memory, DBus) for inter-process communication

  • Support containerized deployments using Docker in secure environments

  • Document system architecture, migration strategies, and operational procedures

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development on Linux systems

  • Expertise in event-driven programming and Linux desktop application development

  • Experience modernizing GUI applications from Motif/X11 to GTK, Qt, or Wayland

  • Proficiency in Bash scripting and build systems (Make, CMake, Meson)

  • Familiarity with Wayland protocols and compositor-client architecture

  • Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong understanding of Linux system internals, IPC, and GUI performance optimization

  • Exposure to low-level graphics APIs like OpenGL or Vulkan (preferred)

  • Ability to develop custom Wayland protocols and optimize IPC via shared memory (preferred)

  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Required Skills:

  • C++

  • Linux Development

  • GUI Modernization (Motif/X11 to GTK/Qt/Wayland)

  • Bash Scripting

  • Real-time Systems

  • Performance Optimization

  • IPC Mechanisms

Thanks & Regards

Bhargav Kalyandurg (Find me on LinkedIn)

ASPIRE IT SOLUTIONS INC.

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