Senior Software Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and implement advanced algorithms using C++, Python, MATLAB, and Fortran.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance software architectures, profile and optimize algorithms, and ensure robust testing and documentation. The role emphasizes collaboration with systems engineers and domain experts to integrate algorithms into larger applications across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE/Math or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (templates, STL, memory management) and experience with Python, MATLAB, and Fortran.
• Experience designing and implementing complex algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithms for complex software systems.
• Implement high-performance, reliable, and maintainable code using modern standards.
• Analyze system requirements to architect scalable algorithmic solutions.
• Profile and optimize existing algorithms for speed, accuracy, and resource usage.
• Integrate software components written in multiple programming languages, ensuring seamless interoperability and consistent functionality across C++, Python, MATLAB, and legacy codebases.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, domain experts, and other software developers to integrate algorithms into larger applications.
• Write unit tests, participate in code reviews, and ensure code quality across the software lifecycle.
• Document algorithmic approaches, assumptions, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both new and legacy codebases.

Skills

Algorithm design

Optimization

Parallel programming

Debugging

Profiling

Code reviews

Unit testing

Cross-language integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in algorithm design, optimization, and implementation using C++, FORTAN, Python, and MATLAB. The ideal candidate excels at solving complex technical challenges, designing efficient software architectures, and working collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithms for complex software systems.
• Implement high‑performance, reliable, and maintainable code using modern standards.
• Analyze system requirements to architect scalable algorithmic solutions.
• Profile and optimize existing algorithms for speed, accuracy, and resource usage.
• Integrate software components written in multiple programming languages, ensuring seamless interoperability and consistent functionality across C++, Python, MATLAB, and legacy codebases.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, domain experts, and other software developers to integrate algorithms into larger applications.
• Write unit tests, participate in code reviews, and ensure code quality across the software lifecycle.
• Document algorithmic approaches, assumptions, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both new and legacy codebases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ (including templates, STL, memory management, and object‑oriented design), with additional professional experience in Python, MATLAB, and Fortran.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex algorithms.
• Skilled in debugging, profiling, performance tuning, and code optimization.

Experience with version control systems such as Git.

• Ability to work independently on technically challenging problems and contribute within a collaborative team setting.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a technical field related to algorithms or software engineering.
• Experience with real‑time systems or high‑throughput data processing.
• Knowledge of numerical methods, signal processing, or related algorithmic domains.
• Experience modernizing or integrating legacy Fortran-based algorithms into contemporary software systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, containerization, or automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with Linux development environments.