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AditiStaffing

C++/OpenGL Developer

Warren, NJ · On-site

OpenGL / C++ Developer Duration:6 Months Contract to Hire Location: Warren,NJ- 07920 Skills 5+ years C++ programming 2+ years OpenGL Graphics programming without using a commercial engine Gaming ...

SAIC

OpenGL Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

$48.25 - $65/hr

... using OpenGL. * Optimize rendering performance for NSITE, a desktop application. Qualifications Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer ...

SAIC

OpenGL Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

... using OpenGL. * Optimize rendering performance for NSITE, a desktop application. Qualifications Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer ...

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To thrive as an OpenGL Developer, you need a solid foundation in computer graphics programming, proficiency in C/C++ or similar languages, and a strong understanding of the OpenGL graphics API. Familiarity with development tools like Visual Studio, graphics debuggers, and shader programming, as well as relevant certifications or coursework, is often required. Creative problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and effective teamwork are important soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for building efficient, visually-engaging applications and collaborating with designers and engineers to deliver high-quality graphics solutions.

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An OpenGL Developer is a software engineer who specializes in graphics programming using the OpenGL API. They design and implement rendering techniques for applications such as video games, simulations, and graphical user interfaces. Their responsibilities include writing shader programs, optimizing rendering performance, and ensuring compatibility across different hardware and platforms. OpenGL Developers often work with C++, GLSL, and graphics libraries to create visually appealing and high-performance applications.

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Science Applications International Corporation

Huntsville, AL

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Posted 15 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 204 rated it services

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Open GL Developer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a government owned, managed, and developed software suite. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies.  The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE's ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller. The NSITE team has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining the NSITE software application suite.
  • Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter.
  • Communicate with leadership and the customer to ensure a common understanding of requirements.
  • Document your work for the benefit of your teammates, the user, leadership, and posterity.
  • Identify and solve challenging problems by writing performant, clean, and practical code.
  • Develop and maintain rendering pipelines using OpenGL.
  • Optimize rendering performance for NSITE, a desktop application.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years' experience with OpenGL in a production environment.
  • Solid understanding of 3D math (linear algebra, transformations, lighting models).
  • Proficient in C# and in the Microsoft .NET Framework.
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to analyze a requirement, generate a design, and produce efficient, robust, and testable software.
  • Mastery of computer science fundamentals, independent of a specific language.
  • Experience with database structures and fundamentals of database query languages (SQLite experience preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of and experience with secure programming techniques.
  • Familiarity with game engines or custom rendering engines.
  • Strong knowledge of computer graphics, GPU programming and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with WPF based control sets such as DevExpress, Telerik, or Infragistics.
  • Experience working on a highly networked application.
  • Knowledge of tactical and simulation data links (specifically Link 16, JREAP, DIS, VMF, CMF and XML).
  • Experience working with Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Experience with using Git version control and GitLab as software management tools.
  • Currently have an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one.

Travel Required:  

  • Less than 10% annually.

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