WGI

Senior Software Engineer C++

WGI$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or similar
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (17+)
  • Experience in developing Windows desktop applications (e.g., WinForms, MFC, Win32, Qt)
  • Solid foundation in numerical methods and scientific computing
  • Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices
  • Practical experience with unit testing frameworks and writing testable code

Responsibilities

  • Architect and optimize high-performance C++ simulations
  • Evolve existing Windows desktop applications and the cloud-based SaaS platform
  • Address computational efficiency and numerical stability challenges
  • Work with water resource engineers to refine code based on scientific principles
  • Engage in code reviews, documentation, and improvement of engineering practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional projects
  • Opportunity to influence product direction and features
  • Work closely with experienced professionals in hydrology and engineering
  • Access to cutting-edge technology in software development
  • Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview

We have an opening for a Senior Software EngineerC++, 8+ years experience, specializing in numerical algorithms, numerical modeling programming, and Windows desktop application development in the Winter Springs, FL office.

The successful candidate will be part of our Software Development Team and will assist in maintaining, enhancing, and creating new features for our cloud-based SaaS platform and desktop application, working closely with our Software Engineers and the Water Resources Engineering Team. The candidate's initial primary focus will be learning and supporting the architecture of the existing codebase. Ultimately, the candidate will be optimizing the existing system and adding new features.

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Responsibilities

  • Architect and optimize high-performance C++ simulations that model real-world hydrology
  • Help evolve our Windows desktop applications and cloud-based SaaS offering
  • Tackle hard problems: computational efficiency, numerical stability, large-scale data
  • Collaborate directly with water resource engineers to translate science into code
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, unit testing, and continuous improvement of engineering practices


Qualifications

Required Skills
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (17+)
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining Windows desktop applications (e.g., WinForms, MFC, Win32, Qt, or similar frameworks)
  • Solid foundation in numerical methods, algorithms, and scientific or engineering computing
  • Experience with Git, branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering best practices
  • Practical experience with unit testing frameworks (GoogleTest, Catch2, or similar) and writing testable code
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with .NET C#


Nice to Have
  • Experience with parallel computing or GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL, DirectX)
  • Background in hydrologic modeling and water resource engineering
  • Strong debugging skills using Visual Studio, VS Code, profilers, memory analyzers, and diagnostic tools
  • Experience writing internal technical documentation or contributing to architecture roadmaps


Experience
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, a related field or demonstrated experience in building numerical modeling software, preferably in the field of fluid dynamics as it applies to stormwater modeling
  • Minimum of 8 years of software development experience


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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