Staff Engineer

Who you are

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Advanced professional experience in software engineering and systems integration
• Familiarity with design patterns and system-level engineering principles
• Extensive experience in C++ using modern C++ (C++17/20) while possessing a solid understanding of older standards (C++98/03) for adapting to legacy code and systems seamlessly
• Experience in Python
• Programming experience in a Linux environment (Windows experience is a bonus)
• Expertise with Docker or other containerization mechanisms
• Demonstrated success leading projects with 10+ contributors
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a fast, efficient, and effective approach
• Deep understanding of design patterns and system architecture principles
• Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery and test-driven development
• MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Real-time and distributed simulation experience
• Experience with surface and/or subsurface simulation environments and models
• Proficiency in Python
• Advanced knowledge of third-party system integration (software and hardware)
• Experience with web-service technologies like gRPC, REST APIs, message queues (ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ), etc
• Familiarity with C++ tooling like CMake and Conan
• Experience with UCI and OMS Standards

What the job involves

• This position is perfect for a seasoned C++ engineer with expertise in modeling and simulation, systems, and systems integration
• As a key leader, you will tackle the most challenging and complex projects with minimal oversight, driving impactful results in collaboration with a dynamic and skilled team
• This is an opportunity to shape innovative solutions, integrating simulations and third-party systems, and advancing cutting-edge technologies
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance C++ software for complex systems
• Architect robust, scalable simulation solutions for systems of systems and real-time processing
• Drive the integration of third-party software and hardware systems into comprehensive architectures
• Set technical standards and mentor other engineers to promote excellence and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful delivery
• Implement modern agile software development practices, including continuous integration and test-driven development
• Tackle complex debugging and optimization challenges to enhance system performance
• Explore and adopt new technologies to stay at the forefront of the field
• Drive task decomposition for teams and individuals

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Coverage
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Gym Discount (San Diego)
• Onsite Gym (DC)
• Free Parking
• Competitive Compensation
• 401K Services and Match
• Stock Benefits