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C++ Principal Software Engineer

VT iDirect
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Overview

As a global leader in IP-based satellite communications, we are the change agent, shaping the future of how the world connects. Our team is helping the world’s leading satellite operators and service providers capture the future through significant innovation. The most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…imagine your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership : the sky is the limit!

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We are seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer with a strong software design and development background to work in a team that will implement next-generation platform features for ST Engineering iDirect’s satellite communication products. This engineer will work with an outstanding team of engineers to deliver a premier IP-based satellite communication product. Your work will enable voice, video, and data connectivity anywhere globally, significantly impacting global connectivity.

Our teams use Scrum for Agile software development, and as such we work in diverse teams where thoughts and ideas are shared and collaboration is actively encouraged. This inclusive and supportive environment allows team members to work across products, understanding precisely how products operate and fit within the larger ST Engineering iDirect communication solution. You will always feel included and part of a supportive community in our teams.

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES :

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to proactively drive technical solutions in a collaborative environment.
  • Good software design skills using proven and best practice design methodologies; strong command of Object Oriented Design and Object Oriented Programming techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing quality and maintainable software.
  • Hands-on experience developing, designing, and testing applications on Linux, with a strong working knowledge of C .
  • Good understanding of networking and network protocols (TCP / IP).
  • Strong documentation and writing skills.

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :

  • 10 years of experience designing and developing C software applications.
  • 10 years of experience programming in Linux.
  • Strong knowledge of C, C , OOD / OOP.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols.
  • ADDITIONAL SKILLS :

  • Experience in satellite communications systems is strongly desired.
  • Working experience with tools such as GDB, ASAN, TSAN, Coverity, Black Duck, and Valgrind.
  • Experience with version control systems (such as git) is strongly desired.
  • Scripting using shell scripting or Python.
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