Senior Principal Hyperscale Software Engineer

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer, Hyperscale, to design and implement large-scale HPC solutions. The role requires analyzing existing systems, identifying bottlenecks, and delivering performant software for demanding environments.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of C/C++ on Unix/Linux, experience with HPC, and build systems like Make/CMake. Location options include Annapolis Junction, MD or Dulles, VA; relocation is not guaranteed, but a signing bonus may be offered.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with poly required.
• 8+ years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems.
• Proficiency in HPC applications, hyperscale compute, and storage architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HPC and hyperscale software solutions for large-scale environments.
• Analyze bottlenecks in existing software to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, solutions architects, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact software.

Skills

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Build systems

Performance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Make/CMake

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer, Hyperscale, to design and implement large-scale HPC solutions. The role requires analyzing existing systems, identifying bottlenecks, and delivering performant software for demanding environments.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of C/C++ on Unix/Linux, experience with HPC, and build systems like Make/CMake. Location options include Annapolis Junction, MD or Dulles, VA; relocation is not guaranteed, but a signing bonus may be offered.