On-Site C++/Python Software Engineer for Critical Systems

General Matter, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software that directly controls critical systems. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and precision.

The role emphasizes C++ and Python, Linux internals, and building robust production-grade software with automated testing and CI/CD. On-site collaboration, ownership of complex projects, and adherence to security standards are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals — process management, memory models, I/O, and system calls.
• Strong CS fundamentals — algorithms, data structures, concurrency, and system design.
• Demonstrated ownership of large, production-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance, production-grade software systems in C++ and Python.
• Architect complex solutions from the ground up with principled design decisions.
• Lead technical design reviews and code reviews, enforcing engineering best practices.
• Build and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for quality at scale.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while tackling complex problems.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux internals

CS fundamentals

Ownership of large systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed systems

Observability tooling

Infra as Code

Job description

General Matter, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software that directly controls critical systems. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and precision.

The role emphasizes C++ and Python, Linux internals, and building robust production-grade software with automated testing and CI/CD. On-site collaboration, ownership of complex projects, and adherence to security standards are