Junior Software Engineer – Scientific Computing (C++)

Axle; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A bioscience and IT company is looking for a Junior Software Engineer to develop high-performance C++ software for scientific computing. This role involves designing scalable applications and optimizing performance in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience with C++, some Linux exposure, and a desire to learn complex systems. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 USD and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ for scientific applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments.
• Basic experience with Python for scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ software.
• Build scalable applications using modern C++.
• Optimize compute-intensive code for performance.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Linux development environments

Problem-solving skills

Education

1–3 years of software development experience

Experience in scientific computing

Tools

CMake

Docker

Python

Job description

Overview

Junior Software Engineer – Scientific Computing (C++) · Remote · ID: 2026-1584

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that develops tools for translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications for research centers and healthcare organizations. We collaborate with top research organizations, including multiple NIH institutes, to empower decision-making and accelerate discoveries.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance C++ software for scientific and computational workloads.
• Build scalable applications using modern C++ (17/20) with an emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and extend scientific computing pipelines running in Linux and HPC environments.
• Optimize compute‑intensive code using profiling, benchmarking, and performance‑tuning techniques. Collaborate with senior engineers and researchers to translate computational requirements into robust software solutions.
• Work with containerized applications (Docker, Singularity) deployed in HPC and cloud environments.
• Integrate applications with HPC schedulers (e.g., Slurm) for batch and interactive workloads.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and CI/CD workflows to support reliable software delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience (or equivalent academic/research experience) in software development.
• Proficiency in C++ for scientific or performance‑critical applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux development environments.
• Familiarity with modern build systems (e.g., CMake, Bazel).
• Experience or coursework in scientific computing, numerical methods, or systems programming.
• Basic experience with Python for scripting, tooling, or analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn complex technical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to parallel or high‑performance computing concepts (e.g., multithreading, vectorization, MPI, OpenMP).
• Experience with GPU computing (CUDA, etc.).
• Experience running software on HPC clusters or similar shared compute environments.
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Singularity).
• Experience with profiling or performance‑analysis tools.
• Interest in applied scientific or research‑driven software development.

What We Emphasize

• Strong fundamentals in C++ and software engineering
• Learning and growth over prior domain specialization
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers
• Clear ownership of well‑scoped technical components

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Axle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a diverse, inclusive environment and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Accessibility: for accommodations in the employment process, please contact [e-mail].

Salary

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 USD