Red 6

Principal Software Engineer

Red 6

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Colorado

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Linux

About the role

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance software for AR/VR systems using C++ and Unreal Engine;Architect and implement core features for synthetic reality applications, including rendering systems, simulation frameworks, and data pipelines;Collaborate with hardware, simulation, and design teams to deliver integrated AR solutions for military training environments;Provide functional leadership for a team of four engineers, setting technical direction, reviewing code, and promoting engineering best practices;Conduct regular mentorship and coaching to elevate both technical skills and professional growth within the team;Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance system performance, visual fidelity, and real-time responsiveness;Own end-to-end delivery of complex software components from prototype through deployment on live aircraft and training systems;Ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with Red 6’s mission-critical quality standards;Drive problem-solving across the full software stack, including multithreading, memory management, and real-time data processing;Interface with stakeholders and military partners to translate operational needs into technical capabilities;Contribute to testing strategies, tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure to enable rapid and reliable delivery.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional C++ development experience, including systems programming and performance optimization;Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred);Experience in software engineering management or technical leadership roles;Certified SCRUM Master or strong understanding of the SCRUM process;Experience with Unreal Engine or similar high-performance game engines;Strong Linux development experience;Expertise in multithreaded programming, memory management, and system-level performance tuning;Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship