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# Software Engineer - OpenGL / Graphics - Secret Clearance Required

- **Company:** Focus LLC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $15,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Digital Rendering, Software Debugging, DirectX (Software), OpenGL Shading Language, Human-Computer Interaction, Linux System Administration, OpenGL, Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, HLSL, Information Technology, Vulkan Graphics API
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a958044c30bfc41a

## About the Role

* Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance is required.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
 * Experience: 3+ years of hands-on software development experience with C/C++ and OpenGL / GLSL.
 * Skills: Solid foundation in 3D linear algebra, vector math, shaders, and rendering pipelines.
 * Bonus: Experience with Vulkan, DirectX, Linux environments, or defense simulation frameworks (e.g., OpenFlight, DIS/HLA).

## Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer specializing in OpenGL to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role focuses on high-performance graphics rendering, simulation, and tactical display software development for next-generation defense systems., * Design, develop, and optimize 3D graphics rendering engines and user interface pipelines using OpenGL.

 * Develop real-time simulation, modeling, or radar/tactical visualization software using C/C++.
 * Collaborate with system architects to integrate graphics applications with embedded system hardware.
 * Debug, profile, and optimize GPU/CPU code for low-latency, real-time performance.


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