Junior Backend Systems Engineer, Python & C++

Performix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Systems Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. The role focuses on low-level architecture, network protocols, and high-performance systems in a manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ and Python skills, hands-on Linux/Bash experience, and familiarity with debugging tools like GDB and Wireshark. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (GPA 3.5+ preferred).
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with Linux/Bash, Git/GitHub, GDB, and Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize low-level application architecture, networking protocols, and performance-critical systems.
• 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, priority queues) to solve performance and indexing challenges.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and stress tests to validate network state synchronization and identify bottlenecks.
• Utilize debugging tools to trace memory leaks and analyze packet flow across multi-threaded or multi-client execution paths.

Skills

C++

Python

TCP/UDP

Socket programming

Linux/Bash

Git/GitHub

GDB

Wireshark

SFML

Unity

VR/AR engines

Education

BS in CS/CE or related

Tools

SFML

Unity

VR/AR engines

GDB

Wireshark

Job description

Performix in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Systems Software Engineer to join our core engineering team. The role focuses on low-level architecture, network protocols, and high-performance systems in a manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ and Python skills, hands-on Linux/Bash experience, and familiarity with debugging tools like GDB and Wireshark. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.