Senior C++ Network Engineer — Real-Time Simulation

Metrea; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA/FSA

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Life & disability

AD&D coverage

Pet insurance

EAP

Gym membership

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a Senior C++ network engineer to join our Digital and Synthetic team in Washington, DC or Tampa, FL on a hybrid basis. You will design and develop simulation systems, ensure real-time performance, and integrate across APIs and messaging layers in a multidisciplinary environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of C++ programming, experience with distributed simulations (HLA/DIS), and a proven ability to troubleshoot across multiple systems while communicating clearly with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional C++ programming.
• Experience with distributed simulations and real-time systems.
• Engineering degree required; strong CS fundamentals.
• Experience integrating systems via APIs or messaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation endpoints, tools, and hardware.
• Ensure realistic agent behavior and real-time, responsive interactions.
• Review designs and code from colleagues.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary, independent, and communicative team.

Skills

C++ development

Distributed systems

Real-time simulations

HLA/DIS

APIs & middleware

Interoperability

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Metrea is seeking a Senior C++ network engineer to join our Digital and Synthetic team in Washington, DC or Tampa, FL on a hybrid basis. You will design and develop simulation systems, ensure real-time performance, and integrate across APIs and messaging layers in a multidisciplinary environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of C++ programming, experience with distributed simulations (HLA/DIS), and a proven ability to troubleshoot across multiple systems while communicating clearly with