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C++ Build and Workflow Software Engineer
| Company | Shield AI |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $119221 – $312540 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 5 – 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 – 8+ years of experience in C++ development, build systems, and DevOps.
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing test driven design
- Experience with threaded/parallel applications
- Expertise in C++ dependency management and build tools such as Conan, CMake, and Ninja.
- Experience with numerical methods in a physics application
- Experience supporting a production product, especially experience in things like customer support (internal or external) i.e with ticketing system
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with Golang
- Proficiency in integrating tools into developer workflows, including IDE integrations (e.g., Visual Studio, CLion, VSCode).
- Familiarity with large-scale testing, simulation, and orchestration in distributed systems.
- Strong technical writing skills, with experience creating clear, detailed documentation and best practices for developers.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical solutions effectively.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement workflows for integrating Forge tools into C++ development environments, focusing on simulation, dependency management, and orchestration.
- Build and optimize tools for C++ dependency management and packaging, leveraging tools like Conan and CMake.
- Contribute to the simulation code base.
- Develop IDE integrations and workflows to enhance developer productivity and streamline the use of Forge tools.
- Define and document best practices for transitioning from local development to large-scale testing, simulation, and analysis.
- Collaborate with software operations and CI/CD teams to optimize pipelines for Forge-enabled projects.
- Create and maintain comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for internal developers and external customers, including tutorials and technical guides.
- Provide recommendations and guidance on improving C++ build and deployment practices, both internally and for customers using Forge.
- Work closely with the software engineering and customer engagement teams to identify pain points and deliver solutions that improve developer experience and workflow efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with simulation frameworks and their integration into developer workflows.
- Experience in distributed simulation systems
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with data analysis and orchestration pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with optimizing C++ build performance and debugging complex build issues.
- Background in designing workflows for regulated industries, such as aerospace or defense, with a focus on security and compliance.
- Proficiency in Golang, Python or Bash for scripting and automation.
