Software Support Engineer

After School Matters, Inc.
Cambridge, MA, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

3D Computer Graphics Software Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Augmented Reality C++ (Programming Language) Databases Linux Game Engine Network Protocols Object-Oriented Software Development Software Architecture Distributed Simulation
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Software Engineering Multithreading Virtual Reality SC Clearance Information Technology Mixed Reality

Job description

The Software Support Engineer will be a full-time member of the VR-Forces engineering team within the MAK Product Division. This customer-facing role is responsible for managing and responding to technical support requests, working directly with customers on a daily basis, and occasionally delivering product training. The engineer will also collaborate closely with all parts of the company including engineering, quality assurance, and sales.

Requirements

Because MAK customers are typically engineers, support questions are often technical and design-oriented. Much of the work involves helping customers use the product’s C++ APIs, design plugins, and build extensions that meet specific project requirements. The ideal candidate should therefore have strong software engineering judgment, a solid understanding of software architecture and design principles, and the ability to reason through complex technical problems. While deep C++ expertise is valuable, the most important requirement is the ability to understand C++ code, learn quickly, and apply sound engineering principles when helping customers solve real-world integration and development challenges. The position allows for a flexible schedule however the candidate must located in the Boston area and able to work in the office three days a week. The job requires occasional (two to three weeks) of travel a year to customer sites or conferences. The candidate must be authorized to work without employer support in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearence. What YOU need:

Required:

  • Object-oriented C++ experience
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Basic knowledge of computer networking
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with developing in both Windows and Linux
  • Must be authorized to work in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Experience working directly with customers in a sales engineering role

Preferred:

  • 3D graphics rendering technology
  • Game engines or simulation frameworks
  • Virtual reality, mixed reality, or augmented reality systems
  • Geospatial systems, web-mapping technology, or terrain databases
  • High-performance multi-threaded applications and cloud deployment
  • Distributed simulation networking protocols such as HLA, DIS, or DDS, Because MAK customers are typically engineers, support questions are often technical and design-oriented. Much of the work involves helping customers use the product’s C++ APIs, design plugins, and build extensions that meet specific project requirements. The ideal candidate should therefore have strong software engineering judgment, a solid understanding of software architecture and design principles, and the ability to reason through complex technical problems. While deep C++ expertise is valuable, the most important requirement is the ability to understand C++ code, learn quickly, and apply sound engineering principles when helping customers solve real-world integration and development challenges. The position allows for a flexible schedule however the candidate must located in the Boston area and able to work in the office three days a week. The job requires occasional (two to three weeks) of travel a year to customer sites or conferences. The candidate must be authorized to work without employer support in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearence. What YOU need:

Required:

  • Object-oriented C++ experience
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Basic knowledge of computer networking
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with developing in both Windows and Linux
  • Must be authorized to work in the US and eligible to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Experience working directly with customers in a sales engineering role

Preferred:

  • 3D graphics rendering technology
  • Game engines or simulation frameworks
  • Virtual reality, mixed reality, or augmented reality systems
  • Geospatial systems, web-mapping technology, or terrain databases
  • High-performance multi-threaded applications and cloud deployment
  • Distributed simulation networking protocols such as HLA, DIS, or DDS

Benefits & conditions

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

  • Annual bonus incentive
  • 401K with company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • Disability
  • PTO
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Equal Opportunity- It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies, Inc. is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations - MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruiting@mak.com.

MAK Technologies offers excellent benefits, including a casual work environment, company-paid medical / dental / life / disability insurance, excellent 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. MAK is conveniently located in Research Park and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. MAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the company

MAK Technologies is a global leader in modeling and simulation software that links, simulates and visualizes virtual worlds in networked synthetic environments. Continuing a tradition that stretches back almost three decades, our tools are used by the world’s top organizations for training, experimentation, mission rehearsal, research and development, and virtual prototyping.

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