Software Engineer 3

Ultra Electronics Group•Austin, TX

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer 3 with deep expertise in C/C++ to help drive the next generation of our industry-leading Command, Control and Intelligence (C2I) product line. You will work hands-on with a large C++ codebase that has evolved to operate within a modern, containerized ecosystem. You will join the Product Innovation department in the development and modernization of our C2I applications deployed operationally around the world. This is an exceptional opportunity for engineers who enjoy tackling complex, large-scale software systems and shaping future architecture in a mission-critical environment. If you are energized by deep technical challenges and meaningful national-security work, this role is for you.

Requirements

6+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent contributions).
Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, including memory management, multi-threading, performance optimization, and debugging.
Experience developing and running applications in containers (Podman/Docker)
Proficiency with Git, including merging, rebasing, branching strategies, merge requests/pull requests, and collaborative code review.
Strong background in Linux (development, debugging, shells, build systems).
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Defense, Aerospace, Air & Missile Defense, or other real-time/multi-sensor systems.
Hands-on experience with: Multi-container orchestration: Docker or Podman Compose Container platforms: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, or similar Build systems: CMake, Make, Ninja CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
Strong understanding of: Object-oriented design and modern C++ paradigms Algorithm design and data structures Distributed systems, networking, or real-time processing
Experience working with large, complex codebases (hundreds of thousands to millions of lines).
Experience with software security practices, including, CVE remediation, dependency analysis, and secure coding principles.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and guide small development teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and modernize major components within a large, long-lived C++ codebase.
Work across an environment of modern cloud/container platforms (Docker/Podman/Kubernetes).
Lead or support architecture decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance improvements, and code modernization efforts.
Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level issues, including multi-threaded behavior, memory management, and real-time processing.
Contribute to containerization strategies, CI/CD enhancements, and runtime optimization of large applications.
Provide technical mentorship to mid- and junior-level engineers.
Apply and advocate for best practices in coding, design, testing, reliability, and performance.