C++ Developer

ETAP Software; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our R&D team in Irvine, CA. You will build robust Windows desktop applications, solve complex challenges, and drive high-performance software in the energy domain. You’ll work with a skilled team to design, develop, and optimize code, databases, and system architecture, ensuring scalability and quality.

A BS in CS/CE and 7+ years of desktop experience are required, with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Windows desktop application development experience.
• Proficient in C++, C#, and Visual Studio.
• Experience with SQL Server, LocalDB and ODBC.
• Strong database design and SQL performance tuning knowledge.
• Experience with multithreading and STL.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Windows desktop applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA to deliver features.
• Build and optimize database-driven solutions for performance and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.
• Improve development processes, code quality, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

C++

C#

Visual Studio

Multithreading

STL

SQL Server

ODBC

LocalDB

Object-Oriented Design

Windows Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SQL Server

LocalDB

ODBC

Job description

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to join our R&D team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building robust desktop applications, solving complex technical challenges, and working on impactful products in the energy domain.

You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled team to design and develop high-performance software while continuously improving code quality, scalability, and user experience.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Windows desktop applications
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to deliver new features and enhancements
• Build and optimize database-driven solutions with a focus on performance and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction
• Continuously improve development processes, code quality, and system performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, and Visual Studio
• Solid experience working with ODBC, SQL Server, and LocalDB
• Deep understanding of database design, SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Experience with multithreading and parallel programming
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and STL
• Good understanding of Windows architecture and backend systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. No visa sponsorship will be provided

Salary Range: $112,800.00 - $150,500.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.