Software Engineer 3

Apex Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Software Engineer 3 in Irvine, CA to support a project modernizing our software stack and transitioning parts of the architecture to Rust. The role involves AI-assisted development and reviewing AI-generated code for quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will design and implement embedded software for onboard data distribution, define messaging topology with Zenoh, and optimize data flows while contributing to tooling, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science required.
• 3-5 years of relevant software development experience required.
• Experience developing software for embedded or resource-constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and implement embedded software for onboard data distribution and messaging infrastructure.
• Define and manage onboard messaging topology using Zenoh and related data-centric messaging tech.
• Configure and optimize data distribution paths based on system constraints and performance needs.
• Code, integrate, test, debug, and refine software for scalable, reliable platform solutions.
• Develop tooling to visualize, troubleshoot, and validate messaging topology, data flows and system state.
• Enable observability through telemetry, tracing, metrics and service health reporting.
• Review, evaluate and analyze system designs, interfaces and data flow requirements.
• Prepare and review interface documentation, specifications and test plans.

Skills

C/C++

Golang

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Zenoh

DDS

MQTT

Docker

Job description

Job# 3055451

Software Engineer 3

Location: Irvine, California (Onsite)

Role Overview

This position supports a new project to rebuild and modernize a company's software stack. The role involves transitioning parts of the software architecture to Rust and leveraging emerging technologies like Digital Twin concepts and new messaging frameworks. The work includes supporting a new software development methodology centered on AI-assisted development, requiring the ability to review, validate, and improve AI-generated code.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, modifies, and implements complex embedded software solutions for onboard data distribution, messaging infrastructure, and platform services.
• Defines, implements, and manages onboard messaging topology using Zenoh and related data-centric messaging technologies.
• Configures and optimizes data distribution paths based on system constraints and performance needs.
• Codes, integrates, tests, debugs, and refines software to produce scalable, reliable, and maintainable platform solutions.
• Develops tooling to visualize, troubleshoot, and validate messaging topology, data flows, and system state.
• Enables observability through telemetry, tracing, metrics, and service health reporting.
• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes system designs, interfaces, and data flow requirements.
• Prepares and reviews interface documentation, specifications, and test plans.
• Documents designs in engineering documents, including functional block diagrams and data models.
• Provides technical guidance to other engineers and support personnel.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science is required.

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant software development experience is required.

Technical Skills

• Experience in C/C++, Golang, or Rust development.
• Experience developing software under Linux in embedded or resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with data-centric distributed messaging systems such as Zenoh, DDS, or MQTT.
• Understanding of distributed systems principles, including reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Experience working with structured data models and system state modeling.
• Understanding of secure data distribution and software security practices.

Certifications

AI based SDLC certification and Rust certification are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Golang and Rust experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with digital twin concepts and system state modeling is desirable.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/UDP/IP is helpful.
• Familiarity with containers, virtualization, or Docker is desirable.
• Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• In-Flight Entertainment domain knowledge and system development experience is a plus.

About us

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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