Remote CAM Software Engineer (C++/Windows Desktop)

Sandvik; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik’s GibbsCAM team seeks a software engineer to develop features for a large-scale Windows CAM application. You will work with senior engineers, reading and extending existing code, while staying current with modern C++ practices.

This remote US role emphasizes reliable, well-documented software and mentorship within a long-lived product line. You’ll grow domain knowledge in CAM/manufacturing and contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation, building ownership over time in a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience in a production environment.
• Solid proficiency in C and C++; exposure to modern standards (C++11/14/17) preferred.
• Experience reading, debugging, and extending existing codebases - not just writing code from scratch.
• Familiarity with Windows desktop application development.
• Working knowledge of debugging tools and the ability to systematically isolate and resolve software defects.
• Understanding of core data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with version control in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software features for a large-scale Windows desktop CAM application, working from specifications provided by Product Management and senior engineers.
• Diagnose and resolve defects in existing code, with guidance from senior team members on complex issues spanning large or unfamiliar subsystems.
• Perform repair, enhancement, and maintenance of software components, writing clean and well-tested code that meets the team’s quality standards.
• Participate actively in code reviews - both as an author and a reviewer - contributing to a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.
• Learn and apply relevant domain concepts in CAM and manufacturing as needed to contribute effectively to the product.
• Maintain currency with modern C++ and software development best practices, applying them appropriately within the constraints of a mature codebase.
• Contribute to technical documentation and assist in keeping internal knowledge bases current.
• Consult with senior engineers and management on project status, technical questions, and implementation approaches.

Skills

C/C++

Windows desktop

Debugging

Software design

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/ME

Tools

Win32

MFC

COM

Job description

Sandvik’s GibbsCAM team seeks a software engineer to develop features for a large-scale Windows CAM application. You will work with senior engineers, reading and extending existing code, while staying current with modern C++ practices.

This remote US role emphasizes reliable, well-documented software and mentorship within a long-lived product line. You’ll grow domain knowledge in CAM/manufacturing and contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation, building ownership over time in a