Senior Real-Time Simulation Platform Engineer (C++20)

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Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 191,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO plans
Professional development reimbursement
Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in California seeks a skilled engineer for its mission simulator platform. Candidates should have strong C++20 skills and experience with performance optimization in simulation environments. Responsibilities include designing APIs and enhancing the performance of the simulation systems. The role offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 to $253,000, alongside comprehensive healthcare benefits and robust retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • Comfortable with C++20 templates and design patterns.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a large codebase.
  • Solid understanding of memory management and ABI stability.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain high-performance simulation loops.
  • Design internal APIs for better developer experience.
  • Integrate with external systems and support domain experts.

Skills

C++20 proficiency
API design
Systems programming
Linear algebra and applied math
Performance optimization

Education

3 years of professional experience
Eligibility for U.S. Government Secret clearance

Tools

Linux development toolchains
gRPC

Job description

A leading defense technology company in California seeks a skilled engineer for its mission simulator platform. Candidates should have strong C++20 skills and experience with performance optimization in simulation environments. Responsibilities include designing APIs and enhancing the performance of the simulation systems. The role offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 to $253,000, alongside comprehensive healthcare benefits and robust retirement plans.
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