Lead Software Engineer

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across core subsystems of a simulation software platform. The role emphasizes guiding architectural decisions, championing modern practices, and delivering complex features with autonomy.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in desktop software development, extensive experience with modern C++, Windows UI development using Visual Studio and MFC, and familiarity with XML/JSON serialization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Desktop software development

Modern C++ (C++14+)

ML in simulation

Windows UI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Visual Studio

MFC

XML/JSON serialization

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