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Software Engineer (Early Career) – C++ & Systems

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sirenoptSan Leandro, CA5 days ago

$120,000 per year

Occupations

Software DevelopersComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsEngineers, All Other

Industries

Software PublishersCustom Computer Programming ServicesResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Software Engineer (Early Career) – C++ & Systems SirenOpt is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and maintain the real-time data pipeline behind our sensing platform: acquiring data from multiple sensors, processing and storing it on Linux-based systems, and delivering it to the applications our customers rely on. You will work primarily in modern C++ and Python, with mentorship from senior engineers, and you will be hands-on with real hardware in our lab to test and validate what you build. This is a role for someone who wants to grow into a well-rounded systems engineer by shipping production software end to end, from a first design discussion to a feature running at a customer site.
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and maintain software components in modern C++ (C++17/20) for Linux-based systems, with guidance from senior engineers
  • Implement features, fix bugs, and write unit and integration tests across the data pipeline, from sensor acquisition through processing and storage to the services that deliver results to applications
  • Write and maintain Python scripts for automation, testing, and data analysis
  • Read, and where needed modify, existing code written in other languages across our codebase
  • Use AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, and verify their output through testing, profiling, and code review
  • Run the system on real hardware in the lab to test and validate your changes, including setting up sensors and collecting data
  • Participate in code reviews, both receiving and giving feedback, and follow team conventions for code quality
  • Help diagnose and debug issues across software and hardware boundaries, working with firmware and hardware engineers
  • Measure and improve performance of existing code under the direction of senior engineers
  • Document your work so that others on the team can build on itWe're looking for candidates with:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (recent graduates welcome)0–2 years of professional software development experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial personal or open-source projects count
  • Solid foundation in C++, including memory management, references and pointers, the standard library, and basic object-oriented and generic programming
  • Strong ability to read, understand, and write Python, including working within existing Python codebases used for automation, testing, and data analysis
  • Ability to pick up new programming languages quickly; our codebase spans several languages and you will need to read, and occasionally modify, code outside of C++ and Python
  • Understanding of core computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and concurrency basics
  • Comfortable with the everyday toolchain: Linux command line, build tools (CMake or similar), a debugger, and Git-based workflows (branches, pull requests, code review)
  • Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as part of a real development workflow, and the judgment to review and test what they produce
  • Comfortable working hands-on with lab and test equipment: setting up sensors, running the system on real hardware, and collecting data for testing and validation (we will train you on our specific equipment)
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well with teammates across disciplines
Nice to have:
  • Experience with Qt, gRPC, or Protocol Buffers
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Experience with profiling and debugging tools such as perf, Valgrind, GDB, or sanitizers
  • Familiarity with hardware communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, or Serial
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • You will learn:
  • How a high-throughput, multi-sensor data pipeline is built end to end, from acquisition through processing and storage, and kept reliable in production
  • Modern C++ and Linux systems engineering, with regular code review and mentorship from senior engineers
  • How software, firmware, and hardware teams work together to ship a physical product
  • How to use AI coding tools effectively and responsibly in a professional engineering workflow
  • A clear path to grow into a mid-level engineer with ownership of your own components
  • Base Pay Range $120,000 —$160,000 USD
Benefits:
  • Equity and Salary compensation depends on experience
  • Health, Dental, Vision plans provided 401k matching provided
  • Time off: 20 days of PTO per year, plus approximately 15 paid US holidays per year
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Level

InternL1

Salary

$120,000 per year

Location

San Leandro, CA

Occupation

Software Developers

Industry

Software Publishers

Posted

5 days ago

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