Software Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Software Engineer with strong C/C++ experience to build and maintain high-performance, reliable software systems. This role is ideal for someone who can independently own features, contribute to system design, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You’ll work on performance-critical components, system-level code, and scalable applications depending on the product domain. This role is onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain software components using C and C++
• Develop efficient, reusable, and maintainable code for performance-sensitive applications
• Collaborate with team members to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Debug and resolve complex issues, including memory, concurrency, and performance bottlenecks
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and best practices
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests
• Optimize existing systems for speed, scalability, and reliability
• Work with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, product) to deliver high-quality software
• Contribute to technical documentation and system design discussions

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in embedded software or firmware development

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ (including modern C++ standards like C++11/14/17 or later)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management
• Experience with debugging and profiling tools (e.g., gdb, Valgrind, perf)
• Familiarity with multi-threading and concurrency concepts
• Experience working in Linux or Unix-like environments
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with system-level or low-latency programming
• Familiarity with networking concepts or distributed systems
• Exposure to embedded systems or real-time programming
• Experience with build systems (CMake, Make, Bazel, etc.)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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