Cubic
Posted 3mo ago

Software Engineer (C++ / Networking)

Cubic
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$90k-$110k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • analyzes requirements
  • design reviews
  • write code
Requirements
  • Senior C++ engineer with networking experience
  • Hands-on, building reliable, performant networked systems
Technical tools mentioned
C++JavaC#UnixWindowsIDEs

Job description

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

We’re looking for a senior C++ engineer with solid fundamentals and some experience working with networked systems. This role is hands-on and focused on building reliable, performant systems—not heavy architecture or people management.

Job Details:

Job Summary: Applies fundamental engineering principles, procedures and techniques to perform well-defined software engineering assignments and routine system analysis following designated standards and procedures. This position typically works under close supervision and direction

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Analyzes functional requirements.
• Participates in design reviews under technical leadership.
• Prepares design documentation for review by technical leadership.
• Provides inputs into formal effort estimates to implement software work products. 
• Performs data entry, writes programming code and implements software applications.
• Understands and works with peripheral elements of assigned software work products (run time environments, databases, networks).
• Defines and executes software test methods and procedures. 
• Participates in defect and enhancement management processes.  
• Participates in design reviews and executes changes under direction of a technical lead.
• Collaborates with technical lead to develop design and feature changes.
• Utilizes company processes and approved tools for design and control of software work products.
• Maintains awareness of delivery schedules and quality criteria.
• Prepares software design, end user and/or system administration documentation.
• Engages in continuous self-improvement of technical skills and improvements in programming techniques and toolsets. 
• Recommends value added changes to existing coding practices, standards and tools.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Four-year college degree in computer science, computer engineering or other related technical discipline.
  • Two years Basic software engineering experience to include: language, compilers, architecture, development and operating systems. Knowledge of programming languages such as; Java,  “C/C++/C#,” Product Lifecycle Management, graphics or other developmental software. 
  • May require ability to develop software in a Unix, Windows Server 2003/2008/Vista/XP/Windows 7 and up, Integrated Development Environment (IDEs) or other PC environment.
  • Ability to use PC software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and flowchart, and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. 
  • Effective written and oral communication skills required.  Able to analyze and solve complex software engineering problems. 
  • Able to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadline and budget guidelines. 
  • Must be able to work in a lab environment and be able to use a computer.
  • May be required to travel domestically and internationally to include working odd hours, in-line with customer requirements
  • Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearence
     

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.  Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

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Cubic Pay Range:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 + benefits.

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The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Worker Type:

Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

About Cubic

Develops defense training systems and public transit fare technology.

Year founded
1951
Employees
6000
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Raised $275.00M Corporate Round (2025) — led by Veritas Capital, Elliott Investment Management
Headquarters
US

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