Lead Software Engineer

Calqulate; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across core subsystems of a simulation platform. You will guide architectural decisions, champion modern engineering practices, and deliver complex features with substantial autonomy.

The role emphasizes long-term code health, expertise in desktop C++ and Windows UI (MFC), and applying ML to simulation challenges. Fully remote opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of desktop software development, preferably in simulation.
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14+).
• Experience developing Windows applications with Visual Studio (2019+).
• Knowledge of MFC for Windows UI development.
• Experience with object serialization (XML/JSON).
• Experience applying ML to simulation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across core subsystems of the simulation platform.
• Guide architectural decisions and promote modern engineering practices.
• Deliver complex features while maintaining long-term codebase health.
• Operate with significant autonomy as a trusted domain expert.

Skills

C++ (C++14+)

Desktop software development

ML for simulation

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

MFC

XML

JSON

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