Software Support Engineer – Distributed 3D Simulation

VT MAK; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Disability insurance

PTO

Life and ADI insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MAK Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Support Engineer for distributed 3D simulation. The role is located in Cambridge, MA, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office and occasional travel.

You will support a global customer base, work with customers daily on technical issues, and collaborate with engineering, QA, and sales to deliver robust solutions. The candidate should have strong communication skills, experience with Windows and Linux, and the ability to understand and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related experience.
• Experience interacting with customers in a technical role.
• Experience with Windows and Linux development.
• Ability to read and understand C++ code.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical support requests from customers daily.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and sales across the company.
• Occasionally deliver product training to customers.
• Engage with customers to understand project requirements and provide solutions.
• Travel 2–3 weeks per year to sites or conferences.

Skills

Strong communication

Windows & Linux familiarity

Customer-facing experience

Reading C++ code

C++ APIs knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

C++

Job description

Software Support Engineer – Distributed 3D Simulation

Cambridge, MA

MAK Technologies is currently seeking a Software Support Engineer to support our extensive customer base and distributor network around the world. The Software Support Engineer will be a full-time member of the VR-Forces engineering team within the MAK Product Division. This customer-facing role is responsible for managing and responding to technical support requests, working directly with customers on a daily basis, and occasionally delivering product training. The engineer will also collaborate closely with all parts of the company including engineering, quality assurance, and sales.

Because MAK customers are typically engineers, support questions are often technical and design-oriented. Much of the work involves helping customers use the product’s C++ APIs, design plugins, and build extensions that meet specific project requirements. The ideal candidate should therefore have strong software engineering judgment, a solid understanding of software architecture and design principles, and the ability to reason through complex technical problems. While deep C++ expertise is valuable, the most important requirement is the ability to understand C++ code, learn quickly, and apply sound engineering principles when helping customers solve real-world integration and development challenges.

The position allows for a flexible schedule; however the candidate must be located in the Boston area and able to work in the office three days a week. The job requires occasional (two to three weeks) travel a year to customer sites or conferences. The candidate must be authorized to work without employer support in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.

MAK Technologies is a global leader in modeling and simulation software that links, simulates, and visualizes virtual worlds in networked synthetic environments. Continuing a tradition that stretches back almost three decades, our tools are used by the world’s top organizations for training, experimentation, mission rehearsal, research and development, and virtual prototyping.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with developing in both Windows and Linux
• Must be authorized to work in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience working directly with customers in a sales engineering role

Additional preferred skills:

• 3D graphics rendering technology
• Game engines or simulation frameworks
• Virtual reality, mixed reality, or augmented reality systems
• Geospatial systems, web-mapping technology, or terrain databases
• High-performance multi-threaded applications and cloud deployment
• Distributed simulation networking protocols such as HLA, DIS, or DDS

You get more than just compensation with us.

MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• 401K with company match
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Equal Opportunity - It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcome. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations – MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at 1-660-287-7390, or by email at [e-mail].

MAK Technologies offers excellent benefits, including a casual work environment, company-paid medical / dental / life / disability insurance, excellent 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. MAK is conveniently located in Research Park and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.