Senior/Staff Software Engineer (C++)

Devconnectplatform; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quilter is seeking Senior to Staff C++ Engineers to join our engineering teams developing the next generation of automated PCB design. You’ll design high-performance C++ algorithms, data structures, and systems that tackle some of the hardest challenges in computational geometry, optimization, HPC, and physics simulation.

As a senior engineer, you’ll shape the technical roadmap, mentor peers, and help build the foundation for scalable PCB design.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of industry experience maintaining and extending large, high-performance C++ codebases.
• Strong academic background in computational geometry, graph algorithms, optimization, HPC, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for prototyping and ML integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-performance C++ libraries, algorithms, and systems for routing, optimization, and simulation.
• Design scalable data structures and computational methods for complex PCB design challenges.
• Mentor peers, conduct technical reviews, and elevate engineering practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Computational geometry

Graph algorithms

Optimization

HPC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

# Senior/Staff Software Engineer (C++)Quilter180k–200k USDFull-timeremote· leadUSApythonListed via Jobicy · posted 21 Sept 2026. The application happens there, not on DevConnect.Apply on Jobicy## DescriptionAbout QuilterAt Quilter, we are helping electrical engineers save time and accomplish more by automating the tedious and time-consuming task of designing printed circuit boards (PCBs). Our small team is composed of experts in electrical engineering, electromagnetic simulation, ML/AI, and high-performance computing (HPC). We are inventing and leveraging novel techniques to solve the decades-old problem of automating circuit board design where today hundreds of billions of dollars are spent. We have raised $25 million in Series B funding from some of the very best and are charging full-speed toward our goal.No matter where we come from, we're united by a common vision for the future and a core set of values we think will get us there:-Focus on the mission-Build great things that help humans-Demonstrate grit-Never stop learning-Pursue excellenceQuilter is seeking Senior to Staff C++ Engineers to join our engineering teams developing the next generation of automated PCB design. You’ll design high-performance C++ algorithms, data structures, and systems that tackle some of the hardest challenges in computational geometry, optimization, high-performance computing, and physics simulation. As a senior engineer, you’ll shape the technical roadmap, mentor peers, and help build the foundation for superhuman PCB design.You may contribute to one of several specialized teams:-Core Router Team: Build the algorithms and data structures that fundamentally define how circuit boards are routed, creating scalable, physics-aware routing engines.-Homotopy Team: Refine raw routing outputs into high-quality, manufacturable layouts using geometric transformations that enforce real-world PCB design rules.-Router Agent Team: Develop the infrastructure, parallelization, and APIs that power reinforcement learning agents and routing algorithms at massive compute scale.-Physics Team: Implement geometry checks and physics simulations—electromagnetic, thermal, and manufacturing—to validate routed boards for real-world performance.What You’ll Do-Architect and implement high-performance C++ libraries, algorithms, and systems for routing, optimization, and simulation.-Design scalable data structures and computational methods to handle complex PCB design challenges.-Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with domain experts across different disciplines.-Provide mentorship, technical reviews, and guidance to elevate the team’s engineering practices.What We’re Looking For-3-10+ years of industry experience maintaining and extending large, high-performance C++ codebases in collaborative environments.-A strong academic background with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational geometry, graph algorithms, optimization, high-performance computing (HPC), meshing, numerical methods, physics simulations, or related fields.-Proficiency in Python for prototyping and integration with ML systems.-Experience architecting and scaling large, collaborative C++ codebases.-Strong mathematical and algorithmic intuition, with ability to translate theory into production systems.-Leadership skills in mentoring, reviewing, and guiding engineering direction.-A passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automated circuit design.Nice to Have (General)-Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in computer science, computational physics, robotics, or related fields.-Experience with reinforcement learning, CAD/EDA tools, or physics-based optimization.-Exposure to GPU programming (CUDA), parallel/distributed algorithms, or HPC frameworks.-Contributions to open-source geometry, simulation, or HPC projects.Nice to Have (Per Team)-Core Router Team: Expertise in graph theory, computational geometry, operations research, optimization, numerical analysis, or simulation.-Homotopy Team: Background in geometric constraints, optimization methods, or mesh refinement.-Router Agent Team: Expertise with parallel programming, distributed systems, HPC frameworks, or API design.-Physics Team: Knowledge of simulations, physics engines, finite element methods (FEM), high-performance compute, or distributed compute.Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer. At this time, we are focused on hiring primarily within the US, with occasional exception to accommodate exceptional talent.What we offer:-Interesting and challenging work-Competitive salary and equity benefits-Health, dental, and vision insurance-Regular team events and offsites (~4x / year)-Unlimited paid time off-Paid parental leaveWant to learn more about Quilter, our vision, and our investors? Visit our About page and visit our Blog.