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# C++ Engineer / Software / Defense / DoD

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Berlin, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Multiprocessing, Performance Tuning, Backend, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Linux Development
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1AE6E678B57847F7891A536FBA7125AE/job/

## About the Role

* C++ Experience
 * Experience with multiprocessor systems
 * Linux development environments
 * GitLab or similar version control tools
 * Experience with MATLAB, Python, and data analysis
 * 4+ years of experience
 * Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Mathematics work
 * Defense industry work
 * Prior work in defense?related systems

## Description

A defense tech organization is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a long?term development program focused on next?generation systems in the industry. This role is centered on building and optimizing real?time, high?performance backend software that runs directly on advanced hardware. This position will work on brand?new development, contributing to a program that will remain active for years, from early implementation through deployment across multiple platforms. The position emphasizes deep technical problem?solving, performance optimization, and ownership of complex software components in a highly technical environment.


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