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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Hire Horizons
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Flutter, HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Communications Protocols, Linux, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), Model View Controller (MVC), Model View ViewModel, Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Xamarin, Standard Template Library (STL), Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, React Native, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://hirehorizons.com/job/?ff2cad41-f8b6-4a61-85f7-e5f8654b5cb1/detail#!/ff2cad41-f8b6-4a61-85f7-e5f8654b5cb1/detail

## About the Role

+ Must be a US Citizen
 + Strong development experience with C++
 + Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script
 + Backend wed development using Python
 + Android development using Java or Kotlin
 + Strong grasp and preference for object-oriented development methodologies
 + Strong mathematical and/or physics background including comfort with vector operations
 + Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library
 + Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management
 + Experience developing in a Linux environment including use of POSIX and similar libraries
 + Comfort working independently with limited oversight
 + Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
 + Experience with software development processes such as Agile
 + Experience with aerospace software development processes, o BS in Computer Science or related field preferred
o Strong in background in Linux
o Experience using AI coding assistance tools
o Experience in video game development
o Experience in Autonomy systems
o Experience developing under standard architectural patters such as MVC, MVP, MVVM
o Experience with cross platform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, Xamarin or similar
o Previous experience with microcontroller development for targets such as the STM32
o Real Time Operating Systems
o Embedded Linux including YACTO
o Experience using the Pub/Sub architectural pattern
o Previous development experience with autonomous systems
o Strong mechanical, electrical, or systems troubleshooting skills
U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

## Description

* Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations
 * Development of new algorithms
 * Modifications and extension of our communications protocol
 * Software architecture and engineering process development


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