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# Software Developer

- **Company:** Vets Inc
- **Location:** Patuxent, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Inter-Process Communication, Scrum Methodology, Distributed Simulation, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Security, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Codebase
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-developer-md--7471c262-56e1-4170-b1f4-dff07af076e0

## About the Role

Software Development, C++ Programming Language, Software Development, Simulation, Applications Security, Software Simulation, Software Administration, Product Demonstration, Customer Training, Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

 * 10+ years of relevant software development experience
 * 10+ years of experience programming in C++
 * Expertise in modern C++ (version 11 or higher)
 * Strong understanding of system-level software engineering concepts
 * Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and improving existing codebases
 * Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
 * Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, * Experience with C++ version 20 or higher
 * Experience working as a Systems Engineer
 * Familiarity with DIS and HLA communication protocols
 * Experience with real-time distributed simulation systems
 * Experience working with large-scale systems and complex codebases

## Description

An organization is seeking a Senior Software Developer (C++) to support advanced battlespace modeling and simulation environments. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and maintaining high-performance software systems used in simulation, training, and defense-related applications., * Integrate software into flight simulators for pilot training and threat simulation

 * Support software development, integration, customer training, and demonstrations
 * Review, evaluate, and optimize C++ code
 * Develop interfaces for distributed simulation systems using DIS and HLA protocols
 * Implement parallel processing, threading, and inter-process communication
 * Collaborate with teams to design and implement future system enhancements