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Powerhouse Institute Inc.

Computer Software Engineer (On-site)

gaithersburg, MD

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Powerhouse Institute Inc. lists this Computer Software Engineer (On-site) opportunity in gaithersburg, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Description

NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card), local to the Gaithersburg MD area, and available to be on-site full-time.

Daily Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and execute Python and shell scripts for automation, validations, and testing.

Develop and execute comprehensive unit tests.

Perform periodic performance profiling and resource usage analysis to ensure that C++ applications meet the latency requirements required for efficient use of federal systems.

Design, develop, maintain, and execute high-performance, C++ code across Linux, macOS, and Windows, ensuring algorithmic parity across all target platforms.

Refactor legacy code into modern C++ (i.e., C++11 or later).

Design, develop, maintain and refactor build systems, primarily with CMake.

Perform deep system debugging to resolve crashes and memory leaks.

Perform resolution of linker warnings and errors, including symbol conflicts.

Enforce and ensure code quality standards.

Create and maintain technical documentation for application programming interface, system architectures, and build processes.

Ensure all third-party dependencies are available offline, are vetted for security vulnerabilities, comply with federal software supply chain security standards, and generating and maintaining a Software Bill of Materials.

Perform code reviews on contributed code and respond to code review issues that are received.

Requirements

Must of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card), as mandated by our government client.

Must be able to complete/pass/hold at a minimum a Public Trust Investigation / background check.

Must be local to the DMV area (no convenience travel).

Must be available to be on-site full-time (M-F) in the Gaithersburg MD area.

10+ years of professional software engineering experience.

5+ years of experience dedicated to C++ development including modernizing legacy C/C++, CMake, and experience across multi-platform environments (Linux, Windows, macOS).

5+ years of experience in scripting languages, Git source code management, and software development tools for debugging, code quality, and trouble shooting.

Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.

BS/BA degree in Computer Science.

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $130k - $140k.

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Worksite address

gaithersburg, MD, 20883, US

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