Lead Software Engineer

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Htprof is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical leadership across core subsystems for a simulation software platform. You will guide architectural decisions, champion modern engineering practices, and safeguard the long-term health of the codebase.

You will operate with autonomy, mentor engineers, and act as a trusted domain expert while delivering complex features and ensuring high-quality software. Portland-based, with a strong C++ and Windows development background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 5+ years in desktop software development, preferably in simulation.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++14+) and Windows apps with Visual Studio 2019+; familiar with MFC; knows XML/JSON.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across core subsystems of the simulation software platform.
• Guide architectural decisions and promote modern engineering practices.
• Lead the delivery of complex features and maintain the long-term health of the codebase.

Skills

C++ (C++14+)

Desktop software development

Software architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio 2019+

MFC

XML

JSON

Job description

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)