Lead Software Engineer

Akima, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of software development and simulation projects. You will mentor engineers, coordinate activities, and own critical workstreams while staying hands-on with production code across web, Unity, Unreal, C++, and integrations.

The role emphasizes both leadership and technical contribution, with opportunities to influence architecture, tooling, and delivery across projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years in professional software development with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong fundamentals in architecture, OO design, debugging, testing, and source control.
• Experience designing modern web apps, APIs, databases, and networked systems.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, Java, or similar languages.
• Ability to lead efforts, mentor developers, and drive solutions end-to-end.
• Ability to understand unfamiliar codebases, troubleshoot, and adapt to new tech.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software across multiple platforms with emphasis on web development.
• Lead technical efforts from requirements through delivery, with limited oversight.
• Own projects and workstreams, driving them forward.
• Translate requirements into practical architectures and tasks.
• Provide technical leadership via mentoring, code reviews, and planning.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, testers, customers, and stakeholders to resolve challenges.
• Support integration with external systems, simulations, and third-party apps.
• Troubleshoot complex software, OS, networking, and integration issues.
• Adapt across projects, engines, and technology stacks as priorities change.
• Evaluate and improve development tools, processes, automation, and efficiency.

Skills

Software architecture

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Web development

Problem solving

Communication

C#

C++

Java

REST APIs

Docker

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

C#

C++

Java

REST APIs

Docker

Git

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of software development and simulation projects. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on software development and technical leadership.

The immediate need is primarily focused on the development of modern web applications, but our engineering team supports a broad range of technologies and project types, including web-based systems, Unity and Unreal Engine applications, C++ development, simulation environments, and hardware/software integration.

The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between projects and technologies as program needs evolve. This individual will also help lead technical efforts, mentor other engineers, coordinate development activities, make architectural and implementation decisions, and take ownership of efforts that would otherwise require direct involvement from engineering leadership.

This is not intended to be a purely managerial role. The Lead Software Engineer will remain an active contributor and should be comfortable designing solutions, troubleshooting difficult technical problems, and writing production code alongside the development team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software across a variety of applications and platforms, with an immediate emphasis on modern web development.
• Lead technical efforts from requirements and design through implementation, integration, testing, and delivery.
• Take ownership of projects and technical workstreams, driving them forward with limited oversight.
• Translate system and program requirements into practical software architectures, designs, and development tasks.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, code reviews, development standards, planning, estimation, and prioritization.
• Work with engineers, artists, testers, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and integration challenges.
• Support integration with external systems, hardware, simulations, network services, and third-party applications.
• Troubleshoot complex software, operating system, networking, and integration issues.
• Adapt across projects, programming languages, engines, and technology stacks as priorities change.
• Evaluate and improve development tools, processes, automation, and overall engineering efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including senior or technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, object-oriented design, debugging, testing, source control, and maintainable software design.
• Experience designing and developing modern web applications, including front-end, back-end, APIs, databases, and networked systems.
• Proficiency in one or more languages such as C#, C++, Java, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, mentor developers, and independently drive software solutions from concept through implementation.
• Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar codebases, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and adapt to new languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Modern web technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, .NET, TypeScript, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• C#/.NET and C++ development.
• Unity, Unreal Engine, real-time simulation, or 3D application development.
• Linux, Docker, and containerized application environments.
• Network programming and integration technologies, including REST APIs, WebSockets, TCP/UDP, and hardware/software integration.
• CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, testing, and software quality tools.
• Agile/Scrum development environments and modern collaborative development practices.
• Systems engineering, requirements traceability, DoD/government programs, simulation, training, or other regulated development environments.

Job ID

2026-25008

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.