Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Integration (R5415)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ and Python software in support of complex, cross-platform systems.
• Contribute to system architecture with a focus on performance, maintainability, and integration.
• Develop and support APIs and messaging interfaces (e.g., gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ).
• Integrate third-party software and hardware systems, including real-time and simulation tools.
• Debug and support distributed systems, with attention to threading, timing, and data flow.
• Apply modern agile practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Improve and maintain CI/CD workflows using tools like GitLab CI, Docker, CMake, and Conan.
• Collaborate across teams and projects to share solutions and promote good software practices.

Job requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) with the ability to work effectively in legacy codebases (C++98/03).
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including system-level development and debugging tools.
• Experience with Python.
• Professional experience in Linux environments (Windows experience is a bonus).
• Solid understanding of system-level engineering and design patterns.
• Experience in a collaborative environment with CI/CD and test automation.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.