C++ Software Engineer

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides research, development and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War.

• Design, develop and analyze complicated and difficult software programs for computer–based systems.
• Perform systems modeling, simulation and analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems and work with them to resolve incompatibilities.
• Provide inputs for documentation of new or existing programs as required.
• May provide work leadership for lower‑level employees.

• U.S. citizenship.
• B.S. or greater in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline (relevant graduate degrees preferred).
• At least 5 years of applicable software design engineering experience.
• Proficient in C++20 software development.
• Proficient in navigating and understanding large existing code bases.
• Experience in containerization, including Docker.
• Experience in network implementations using Boost ASIO.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Working experience in high‑performing or mission‑oriented organizations that rely on modeling and simulation.
• Experience with C++ libraries such as Boost and Eigen.
• Experience with TOML and associated C++ libraries.
• Software development, architecture, frameworks, prototyping and design experience.
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python for data set searching.
• Experience with source control repositories such as Git and Gitlab.
• Experience with C++ build systems such as CMake.
• Linux and Windows development experience.
• Experience with Agile development processes.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
Work Location: In‑person daily at the Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.
Customer‑site travel: Yes, 0–10%.

• Competitive salary.
• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match and safe‑harbor contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and Health Saving Accounts.
• Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E‑Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability.

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