Software Engineer C++

at  Leidos

Description
Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) in Tewksbury, MA to join our cross-functional engineering team using cutting edge technology to develop truly novel solutions that make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level.
As a Software Engineer (C++) on our diverse and collaborative team, you will work alongside our expert Scientists and Engineers, contributing to cutting edge technology with global impact on security detection. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill software development – you’ll be honing your engineering skills with embedded products, real-time programming, and object oriented design, all with the support of a management team focused on your professional growth and advancement.
The Software Engineer uses knowledge and experience with Object-Oriented C++ development to perform job functions. Individual will be responsible for developing applications for our distributed turn-key systems. Working under general supervision in a small team environment, your primary responsibility will be to modify, develop, and troubleshoot multi-tiered distributed applications and systems. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).
• Strong Understanding C++ and OOP/OOAD
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design solutions.
• Strong understanding of memory management, multicore processors, and distributed systems design.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Linux Platform development
• Interfacing with hardware and real-time debugging.
• Good working knowledge of SQL
• Working knowledge of Cybersecurity
• Working knowledge of networking solutions.
• Graphics Design, GUI development, DirectX, etc. (Highly Desirable)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced degree, preferred

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C++ code using good OOP/OOAD techniques for our systems.
• Optimize, identify bottlenecks, bugs, and devise solutions to problems including: Maintain code quality, revision control and organization, Analyze customer issues and identify and implement solutions, Participate and contribute within a defined software development process.
• Occasional travel to customer sites may be required. Travel may be domestic and international.