Lead Software Engineer

Strategic Recruiting Resources

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Strategic Recruiting Resources is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across core subsystems of a simulation software platform. You will guide architecture, champion modern engineering practices, and deliver complex features with autonomy.

The role focuses on desktop Windows development, C++ (C14+), MFC UI work, and data serialization with XML/JSON, with a strong emphasis on long-term codebase health and scalable designs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
5 years of experience in desktop software development.
Experience with MODFLOW, MT3D or related contamination transport modeling.
Proficiency in modern C (C14 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 (XML, JSON).

Skills

Desktop software development

C/C++ (C14+)

Windows development

MFC UI

XML/JSON serialization

Software architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio 2019+

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.
MODFLOW, MT3D or related contamination transport modeling
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).