C++ Tech Lead — High-Performance Systems Architect

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 109,418 - 139,118

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary
401K Match Program
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is hiring a C++ Software Engineering Lead in Dayton, Ohio. This role focuses on guiding a specialized team in high-performance computing and real-time data processing. The ideal candidate will have expert-level proficiency in modern C++ and technical leadership experience, mentoring a team to excel in software development. This position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $109,418 to $139,118 annually.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's or 8 years with a High School Diploma.
  • Expertise in C++14 or newer, object-oriented design, and memory management.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing complex, performance-critical software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of C++ applications.
  • Guide architectural decisions ensuring scalability and robustness.
  • Mentor software engineers through guidance and code reviews.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in modern C++
Multi-threaded software development
Technical leadership
Working knowledge of Python or JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's in a related field
Master's in a related field
High School Diploma and 8 years of experience

Tools

CMake
Performance profiling tools
CUDA

Job description

A leading defense technology company is hiring a C++ Software Engineering Lead in Dayton, Ohio. This role focuses on guiding a specialized team in high-performance computing and real-time data processing. The ideal candidate will have expert-level proficiency in modern C++ and technical leadership experience, mentoring a team to excel in software development. This position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $109,418 to $139,118 annually.
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