Senior Software Engineer

Zaddy Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in the United States seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to advance C++ projects for ground stations and drone systems. You will extend algorithms, refine communications protocols, and contribute to software architecture within a high-assurance environment.

The role requires strong OO design, Linux/POSIX expertise, and hands-on work with front-end and Android components as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script.
• Backend web development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp and preference for object-oriented development methodologies.
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background including comfort with vector operations.
• Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library.
• Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment including use of POSIX and similar libraries.
• Comfort working independently with limited oversight.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure.
• Experience with software development processes such as Agile.
• Experience with aerospace software development processes.
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations
• Development of new algorithms
• Modifications and extension of our communications protocol
• Software architecture and engineering process development

Skills

C++ programming

Object-oriented development

POSIX/Linux development

C/C++ STL

Python backend

Java/Kotlin Android

HTML CSS JavaScript frontend

Security clearance capability

Mathematics/physics background

Agile experience

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Flutter

React Native

Xamarin

STM32 microcontroller development

Pub/Sub architectures

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations
• Development of new algorithms
• Modifications and extension of our communications protocol
• Software architecture and engineering process development

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong development experience with C++
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script
• Backend wed development using Python
• Android development using Java or Kotlin
• Strong grasp and preference for object-oriented development methodologies
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background including comfort with vector operations
• Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library
• Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management
• Experience developing in a Linux environment including use of POSIX and similar libraries
• Comfort working independently with limited oversight
• Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
• Experience with software development processes such as Agile
• Experience with aerospace software development processes
• U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

Additional Desired Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Strong in background in Linux
• Experience using AI coding assistance tools
• Experience in video game development
• Experience in Autonomy systems
• Experience developing under standard architectural patters such as MVC, MVP, MVVM
• Experience with cross platform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, Xamarin or similar
• Previous experience with microcontroller development for targets such as the STM32
• Real Time Operating Systems
• Embedded Linux including YACTO
• Experience using the Pub/Sub architectural pattern
• Previous development experience with autonomous systems
• Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills