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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Data Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Software Coding, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/ohio/dayton/senior-software-engineer/job-548086/

## About the Role

and contributing to a highly specialized mission environment. Strong leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills are critical for success., Active Secret Clearance (must be comfortable/willing to obtain TS/SCI)
5+ years of modern C++ development
Strong knowledge of understanding how modern C++ frameworks, engines, and architectures work
Strong knowledge of modern C++ standards and design patterns
Proficiency with C++ version 20 or newer
Bachelor's Degree in STEM
Experience/comfortable leading and mentoring junior developers
Leading architectural design and strong communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Modeling & Simulation experience
Experience with command-and-control (C2) systems Experience with simulation frameworks, or simulation engines
Experience with data architecture/modeling
Python, Rust, or other modern programming languages
Prior leadership or team lead experience
Experience supporting intelligence or defense customers
Experience working with radar, sensors, aircraft, or large-scale simulation models

## Description

An employer in the Dayton, OH area is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a direct hire opportunity. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for maintaining and enhancing a command-and-control software environment supporting Army and intelligence community missions. The ideal candidate will bring strong software architecture and framework design experience, with deep expertise in modern C++ development. They will work closely with an established development team that is actively building on the environment but lacks senior-level architectural guidance. This person will help drive design decisions, establish development standards, and guide the long-term technical direction of the platform. The role includes hands-on coding, architectural oversight, mentoring junior developers, and eventually leading a small team. Candidates should be comfortable working through complex software engineering challenges, understanding how large-scale frameworks and engines operate


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