Principal​/Senior Software Engineer; C++, Linux

Position: Principal / Senior Software Engineer (C++, Linux)
What You'll Do

* Own and enhance existing production codebases (primary focus)

* Contribute to targeted greenfield development as new capabilities are introduced

* Support software releases, debugging, and issue resolution in production environments

* Partner with systems, test, field, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges

* Create and improve technical documentation to support long-term system sustainability

What You Bring

* Strong experience in C++

* Working knowledge of Python (scripting level familiarity is sufficient)

* Proven background working in Linux environments (must-have)

* Experience with microservices architectures, including:

* REST APIs

* Message-based communication (MQTT preferred)

* Experience supporting distributed / networked systems in production

* Comfortable working in and improving established codebases

What Sets You Apart

* Experience balancing system sustainment and new development

* Strong debugging, code review, and system-level problem-solving skills

* Background in complex, integrated environments where uptime and reliability are critical

* Ability to operate independently while influencing technical direction

* Passion for improving documentation and knowledge continuity

Why This Role

* Work on real-world, mission-critical technology

* High visibility across cross-functional teams

* Opportunity to make immediate impact in a 6-12 month engagement

* Blend of stability work + forward-looking innovation