Software Engineer (C++)

Location: Hybrid in Lexington, Massachusetts, with onsite work required at least 3 days per week; must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA. Must be a US citizen and able to obtain an Active Secret clearance; interim clearance is sufficient to start.

Company

hirify.global provides technical services supporting defense research organizations and tactical communications programs.

What you will do

• Write and maintain software solutions and tooling for system deployment, configuration, and operation.
• Build, debug, and operate testbeds and fielded systems for tactical communications programs.
• Debug issues across application, networking, link-layer, operating-system, and hardware layers.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated test environments, and release validation across multiple active systems.
• Take ownership of uptime and system reliability in laboratory and field environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of C/C++ programming experience, with strong proficiency in C++.
• At least 3 years of experience with AI coding tools or AI agents.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD environments and tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Ansible.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High ownership, ability to take responsibility for outcomes, and ability to progress quickly in loosely defined environments.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain an Active Secret clearance; interim clearance is sufficient to start.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and/or Julia.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment.
• 15 PTO days, 10 paid holidays, floating holidays, and 1.5 paid days for approved volunteer work.
• One week of paid maternity or paternity leave after one year of full-time employment.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for eligible full-time employees after six months.
• 401(k) with employer matching, immediate eligibility, and 100% vesting.
• Hybrid work with cell phone and internet reimbursement of up to $150 monthly for eligible employees, plus BYOD reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three years.

Hiring process

• First-round interview with the hiring manager via Zoom.
• Second-round Zoom interview with additional team members as needed.