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# Staff Software Engineer - R&D

- **Company:** NJF
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), InfiniBand, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Protocols, NumPy, TCP/IP, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Network Technologies, Concurrency, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_0e758a2755b0653762e32b22db2294ac

## About the Role

* Strong expertise in C or C++ for low-latency, high-performance software development.
 * Deep understanding of computer architecture, concurrency, and optimization techniques.
 * Experience with networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, InfiniBand) and low-level networking knowledge.
 * Exposure to hardware acceleration (FPGAs, GPUs, or ASICs) and their integration with software.
 * Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, MATLAB, NumPy) for performance analysis and research.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for pushing the boundaries of computing performance.
 * A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.