Senior C++ Multi-Platform Engineer - On-Site MD

Powerhouse Institute Inc

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Powerhouse Institute Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a senior software engineer to design, implement, and optimize C++ applications across Linux, Windows, and macOS. You will modernize legacy code, build with CMake, and contribute to automation via Python and shell scripts.

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience, strong problem solving, and be eligible to work in the U.S.; on-site, full-time with background check.

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
Must pass Public Trust background investigation.
Local to the DMV area; no travel.
On-site full-time in Gaithersburg, MD.
10+ years professional software engineering experience.
5+ years C++ development including modernizing legacy C/C++, CMake, and multi-platform (Linux/Windows/macOS).
5+ years scripting, Git, and debugging/tools.
BS/BA in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Python and shell scripts for automation and testing.
Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests.
Develop high-performance C++ code across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Refactor legacy C++ to modern standards (C++11+).
Maintain build systems with CMake.
Perform deep system debugging to fix crashes and memory leaks.
Ensure code quality and conduct code reviews.
Create technical docs for APIs, architectures, and build processes.