Senior Software Engineer - C++ and CI/CD Specialist

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

 

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.   We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.   

 

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Responsibilities

Our group of DevOps professionals is looking for a C++ Software Engineer with a specialized focus on the creation of robust and scalable solutions. A key aspect of your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines with a particular focus on using GitLab CI, to facilitate large-scale software deployment across our fleet of drones. Your expertise in Linux environments will be crucial in optimizing and streamlining these deployment processes for enhanced reliability and efficiency. You will lead the integration of various systems to ensure seamless functionality of drone software. Additionally, maintaining high software quality standards and processes will be a priority.Your role will also involve staying abreast of the latest trends in software engineering and CI/CD practices to continually enhance our processes and systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:    

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on C++ including Make and CMake utilities.
• Proficiency in GitLab CI or similar for building CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven Experience in deploying software at scale, especially across multiple targets.
• Strong competence in Linux environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and capability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented work ethic.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with autonomous systems, especially drones.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles in software deployment.

Security Requirement: 

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.