Junior Backend Systems Engineer (Python/C++)

RiseMe; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe in the United States (Arizona) is seeking a Junior Systems Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize low-level application architecture, networking protocols, and performance-critical systems.

The role requires strong C++ and Python skills, a solid CS foundation, and a passion for building responsive, scalable software. You will collaborate with the core engineering team across design, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline; GPA 3.5+ preferred.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of TCP/UDP networking and socket programming.
• Experience with Linux/Bash, Git/GitHub, GDB, and Wireshark.
• Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and multithreading.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain custom networking components, client-server models, and protocol resolvers (UDP/TCP, DNS, socket communications).
• Apply data structures, memory management, and graph search heuristics (e.g., A*, custom hashing) to solve performance and indexing challenges.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and stress tests to validate network state synchronization, catch edge cases, and eliminate execution bottlenecks.
• Use low-level debugging tools (GDB, Wireshark) to trace memory leaks, analyze packet flow, and debug asynchronous multi-threaded or multi-client execution paths.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design clean, modular codebases and maintain version-control integrity across all release cycles.

Skills

C++

Python

Object-oriented design

Algorithms & data structures

Multithreading

Socket programming

Memory management

CS fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / related technical discipline

Tools

Linux/Bash

Git/GitHub

GDB

Wireshark

Job description

We are seeking adetail-oriented, highly analytical Junior Systems Software Engineer to join ourcore engineering team. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimizelow-level application architecture, networking protocols, and performance-criticalsystems. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in computer sciencefundamentals, hands-on experience with C++ and Python, and a passion forbuilding responsive, scalable software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Systems & Network Architecture:Design,implement, and maintain custom networking components, client-server models, andprotocol resolvers (UDP/TCP, DNS, socket communications).
• Algorithm & Performance Optimization:Apply datastructures, memory management, and graph search heuristics (e.g., A*, customhashing, priority queues) to solve complex performance and indexing challenges.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:Develop andexecute comprehensive unit, integration, and stress tests to validate networkstate synchronization, catch edge cases, and eliminate execution bottlenecks.
• Debugging & Problem Solving:Utilizelow-level debugging tools (GDB, Wireshark) to trace memory leaks, analyzepacket flow, and debug asynchronous multi-threaded or multi-client executionpaths.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner withcross-functional teams to design clean, modular codebases and maintain versioncontrol integrity across all release cycles.

Key Requirements:

• Education:Bachelor of Science in ComputerScience, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (GPA 3.5+preferred).
• Core Languages:Strong proficiency inC++andPython.Familiarity with C, C#, Java, SQL, or x86 Assembly is a plus.
• Systems & Networking:Solidunderstanding of TCP/UDP networking principles, socket programming, cachingmechanisms, operating systems, and computer architecture.
• Tools & Environment:Hands-onexperience withLinux/Bash,Git/GitHub,GDB,andWireshark. Experience with SFML, Unity, or VR/AR engines isdesirable.
• CS Fundamentals:Proven command of object-orienteddesign, algorithmic complexity, recursive problem-solving, and concurrent statemanagement.

Desired Competencies:

• Self-startercapable of managing end-to-end projects—from requirement mapping tocomprehensive testing.
• Passionfor interactive media, high-performance computing, or game engine mechanics.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and codereviews.