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SRC, Inc.

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH

$130K - $150K/yr

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of ... and low-level resource management * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration ...

SRC, Inc

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH · On-site

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of ... and low-level resource management * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration ...

SRC, Inc

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of ... and low-level resource management * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration ...

Concept Plus

Mid-Level Developer

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

About the role Concept Plus is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to support federal IT systems within a CI/CD DevSecOps environment. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining ...

Etegent

Software Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

Design and implement optimized, low-level code on embedded hardware * Design and implement end user ... Previous experience in Software Engineering. * Experience with data visualization tools or ...

Tangram Flex

Senior FPGA Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

This role bridges the gap between hardware architecture and low-level software. The engineer is responsible for implementing complex digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, managing high-speed ...

SRC, Inc.

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of ... and low-level resource management * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration ...

SRC, Inc

Staff C++ Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of ... and low-level resource management * Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration ...

JF Taylor Inc

Sr Software Developer

Dayton, OH

$51.75 - $68.25/hr

The Senior Software Developer will lead teams developing state-of-the-art military aircraft ... High-Level Architecture (HLA), Tactical Data Link simulation). * Knowledge of sensor and weapon ...

JF Taylor Inc

Sr Software Developer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$53 - $70/hr

The Senior Software Developer will lead teams developing state-of-the-art military aircraft ... Level Architecture (HLA), Tactical Data Link simulation) Knowledge of sensor and weapon system ...

Pae

Journeyman Software Developer

Dayton, OH · On-site

Amentum is looking for a Journeyman Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson ... low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job ...

Amentum

Journeyman Software Developer

Dayton, OH · On-site

Amentum is looking for a Journeyman Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson ... low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in Dayton, OH is $108,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $126,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Staff C++ Software Engineer

SRC, Inc.

Fairborn, OH

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

SRC, Inc.is currently seeking a Staff C++ Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of NASIC core platforms. In this role, you will architect scalable, high-performance systems, solve complex low-level engineering challenges, and establish coding standards. As a technical leader, you will mentor engineering teams and align technical execution with operational goals. This position requires a TS/SCI and is onsite at either the government or contractor facility.

What You'll Do

  • System Architecture: Lead the architectural design and structural planning of highly scalable, low-latency C++ systems
  • Technical Leadership: Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and rigorous code review processes across the organization
  • Performance Engineering: Spearhead critical optimization initiatives to maximize system throughput, memory efficiency, and hardware utilization
  • Risk Management: Identify technical debt and systematically design strategies to refactor, upgrade, and secure legacy codebases
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with product managers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business vision into concrete technical roadmaps
  • Mentorship: Actively coach, mentor, and elevate mid-level and junior engineers to foster a high-performing engineering culture

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 8+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 6+ years
  • An active TS/SCI clearance is required
  • C++ Mastery: 8+ years of professional experience developing complex, production-ready software using Modern C++ (C++20 or C++23)
  • Advanced Architecture: Deep expertise in system design, distributed systems, concurrency models, and low-level resource management
  • Toolchain & DevOps: Advanced mastery of configuration management (CMake), profiling/diagnostic tooling (Perf, Valgrind, VTune), and building robust CI/CD pipelines
  • Testing Rigor: Proven experience designing comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and stress testing

Ways to Stand Out

  • Specialized Infrastructure: Deep knowledge of system internals (Linux kernel, OS-level scheduling) or network programming (TCP/UDP, sockets)
  • Open Source / Ecosystem: Significant experience leveraging or contributing to complex open-source ecosystems (e.g., Boost, LLVM, Abseil)
  • Cloud & Containerization: Experience containerizing C++ applications using Docker and deploying to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve "impossible" problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that areredefining possible. When you join our team, you'll be a part of something truly meaningful - helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You'll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals - with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military - in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Dayton, OH is estimated at $130,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

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