Senior Software Engineer - C++/Linux Flight Simulation

Airbus SE; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and additional days-off

Hybrid model of working when possible

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain C++ software for aeronautical simulation systems in a Linux environment. You will work on architecture, testing, and integration with a focus on quality and reusability.

Required eight years of C++ experience, strong Linux skills, and proficiency with CMake, Conan, Git, and Docker. Collaboration in an international team is essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional software development experience with substantial C++ experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C++14/17 or later) and STL.
• Solid Linux experience with command line, scripting, debugging.
• Experience with CMake for configuration and builds.
• Experience managing software dependencies with Conan.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Practical experience using Docker for development, testing, or integration.
• Good understanding of testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and code quality.
• Ability to analyse complex problems, work independently, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Strong communication skills in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ software components in Linux.
• Contribute to architecture, design decisions, modularity, and reuse.
• Build, debug, and troubleshoot in Linux environments.
• Manage dependencies and build configurations with CMake/Conan.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate with the team.
• Leverage Docker to ensure consistent environments.
• Develop and maintain automated tests and contribute to verification and CI.
• Apply static analysis and code quality practices; participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software into simulation systems.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux

C++14/17+

OO design

STL

Memory management

Git

CMake

Conan

Docker

Code quality

Tools

CMake

Conan

Git

Docker

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain C++ software for aeronautical simulation systems in a Linux environment. You will work on architecture, testing, and integration with a focus on quality and reusability.

Required eight years of C++ experience, strong Linux skills, and proficiency with CMake, Conan, Git, and Docker. Collaboration in an international team is essential for success.