Senior C++ Network Engineer
About The Position
Metrea is looking for a Senior C++ network engineer to join our team and help build our core simulation platform. In this role, you will develop systems that simulate military aircraft and large-scale exercises. You will work closely with our experts in aerospace and simulation to develop an immersive world with realistic agent behavior and real-time, responsive interactions. This role will require you to be a team player who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary environment and expects you to be communicative and independent. You should be motivated to find creative and scalable solutions for complex problems.
Requirements
- Proven experience in C++ software development
- Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
- Experience developing networked real-time applications, simulations, or games
- Proven experience with distributed simulation standards such as HLA or DIS
- Experience integrating systems through APIs, messaging systems, or middleware
- Curiosity for complex interoperability challenges
- A pragmatic mindset, strong problem-solving, and the ability to troubleshoot issues spanning multiple systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a distributed setup across technical and organizational boundaries
- 5+ years of professional C++ programming
Nice To Haves
- Background in any related field (e.g., Military, Aerospace, Software, Engineering, Physics, Math)
- Experience working in large-scale synthetic environments or constructive simulations
- Engineering degree
Responsibilities
- Design and develop systems for all simulation endpoints, tools, and hardware to share a common, immersive world
- Work closely with our experts in aerospace and simulation to ensure realistic agent behavior, working integrations, and real-time, responsive interactions
- Find creative and scalable solutions for complex problems
- Be responsible for reviewing designs and code from colleagues
- Work in an independent and communicative way within a multidisciplinary environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- 6% employer 401(k) match
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
- Generous PTO
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
- AD&D Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
