Lead Software Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Software Developer (Full-Time on-site) in Laguna Niguel, CA to tackle secure, high‑performance backend integration work across the stack. The role centers on C/C++ for system‑level development and Java for framework enhancements.

You will lead migration to a modern platform, address vulnerabilities, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of professional software development experience focused on backend systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ with strong production experience in Java.
• Understanding of multithreading, memory management, IPC, and Java web frameworks like Struts.

Responsibilities

• Security & vulnerability management across the application stack with secure coding practices.
• Design, maintain, and deliver robust integration solutions across enterprise systems.
• Lead platform migration to a modern environment ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
• Monitor and upgrade third-party libraries and components for compatibility and performance.
• Collaborate with Support, QA, DevOps, and Product teams; document security fixes and migration steps.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Multithreading

IPC

Memory management

Java web frameworks

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Title

Lead Software Developer (Full-Time on-site)

Role Overview

The company is a global leader in information management. As a member of our team, you will partner with highly regarded companies worldwide, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects shaping the future of digital transformation.

AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help shape the future of information management.

Your Impact

As a Lead Software Developer on the Application Integrator product team, you will enhance product security by addressing vulnerabilities, design and maintain mission‑critical integration solutions, and lead the migration to a modern platform. This role spans the full technology stack, utilizing C/C++ for high‑performance system‑level development and Java for framework enhancements, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Security & Vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the application stack; implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Integration Development: Design, maintain, and deliver robust integration solutions that connect diverse enterprise systems; work across the full technology stack, leveraging C/C++ for high‑performance, system‑level resource management and Java for framework development.
• Platform Migration: Lead the migration of the product from its current platform to a modern environment, ensuring a seamless transition that preserves functionality, performance, and security while enabling scalability.
• Dependency Management: Monitor and update third‑party libraries, frameworks, and components to the latest stable versions; assess compatibility and performance impacts of dependency upgrades.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with cross‑functional teams including Support, QA, DevOps, and Product Management to validate changes and minimize disruption; maintain detailed documentation of security fixes, migration steps, and technical decisions.

Qualifications

• 8‑15 years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
• Expert‑level proficiency in C and C++ and strong production experience with Java.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, memory management, inter‑process communication (IPC), and Java web frameworks such as Apache Struts.
• Proven track record of working with middleware and automation tools to connect enterprise‑level applications.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud‑native integration strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and security standards (e.g., OWASP, ISO 27001).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements. It promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion or other basis protected by applicable laws.

Compensation

We offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’ll provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $118,000.00 – $168,000.00. Actual salary may vary based on education, experience, skills, geographical location, and internal equity.

AI Usage Disclosure

As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.