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# Staff C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** SRC Inc.
- **Location:** Fairborn, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CMake, Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Linux Kernel, Network Programming, Open Source Technology, Memory Leaks, Systems Architecture, Toolchain, Concurrency, Technical Debt, Perf (Linux), Containerization, Information Technology, Low Latency, Software Coding, C++14, Code Restructuring, Docker
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17686136?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17686136%2FStaff-C-Software-Engineer-Ohio-Fairborn

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 6+ years
 * An active TS/SCI clearance is required
 * C++ Mastery: 8+ years of professional experience developing complex, production-ready software using Modern C++ (C++20 or C++23)
 * Advanced Architecture: Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, concurrency models, and low-level resource management
 * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration management (CMake), profiling/diagnostic tooling (Perf, Valgrind, VTune), and building robust CI/CD pipelines
 * Testing Rigor: Proven experience designing comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and stress testing

Ways to Stand Out - Preferred Requirements

 * Specialized Infrastructure: Deep knowledge of system internals (Linux kernel, OS-level scheduling) or network programming (TCP/UDP, sockets)
 * Open Source / Ecosystem: Significant experience leveraging or contributing to complex open-source ecosystems (e.g., Boost, LLVM, Abseil)
 * Cloud & Containerization: Experience containerizing C++ applications using Docker and deploying to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

## Description

SRC, Inc.is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of NASIC core platforms. In this role, you will architect scalable, high-performance systems, solve complex low-level engineering challenges, and establish coding standards. As a technical leader, you will mentor engineering teams and align technical execution with operational goals. This position requires a TS/SCI and is onsite at either the government or contractor facility., * System Architecture: Lead the architectural design and structural planning of highly scalable, low-latency C++ systems

 * Technical Leadership: Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and rigorous code review processes across the organization
 * Performance Engineering: Spearhead critical optimization initiatives to maximize system throughput, memory efficiency, and hardware utilization
 * Risk Management: Identify technical debt and systematically design strategies to refactor, upgrade, and secure legacy codebases
 * Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business vision into concrete technical roadmaps
 * Mentorship: Actively coach, mentor, and elevate mid-level and junior engineers to foster a high-performing engineering culture


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