Lead Software Engineer

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across the core subsystems of a simulation software platform.

You will guide architectural decisions, champion modern engineering practices, and deliver complex features with autonomy as a trusted domain expert. The role requires a strong background in desktop software development, modern C++, and Windows UI development using Visual Studio.

Qualifications

• Experience with desktop software development, especially simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ (C++14 or later).
• Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio.
• MFC experience for Windows UI development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across core subsystems of the simulation software platform.
• Guide architectural decisions and champion modern engineering practices.
• Lead delivery of complex features and maintain long-term codebase health.
• Operate with autonomy and act as domain expert.

Skills

Modern C++

Windows desktop development

XML/JSON serialization

ML for simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

MFC

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Full Remote

Job Scope:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the core subsystems for simulation software platform. You will guide architectural decisions, champion modern engineering practices, lead the delivery of complex features, and safeguard the long-term health of the codebase. You will operate with significant autonomy and act as a trusted expert in your domain.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in desktop software development, ideally from a simulation software background
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or later).
• Experience developing Windows applications with Visual Studio (2019 or later).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) for Windows UI development.
• Experience with object serialization and structured data formats (e.g., XML, JSON)
• Applying ML to simulation