Software Engineer – C++/Python

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Posted December 10, 2025

$100k - $200k

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As a General Matter Software Engineer, you will develop performant, safe and high-quality software to directly control our systems.

Design and implement high-performance, production-grade software systems in C++ and Python, with a strong focus on reliability and maintainability
Architect complex solutions from the ground up, making principled decisions around system design, performance trade-offs, and technology selection
Lead technical design reviews and code reviews, setting and enforcing engineering best practices across the team
Build and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to ensure software quality at scale
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while driving independent progress on complex, ambiguous technical problems

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent, with 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Deep proficiency in C++ and/or Python, including language internals, performance characteristics, and idiomatic usage
Strong understanding of Linux internals — process management, memory models, I/O, and system calls — and how they influence software design and performance
Strong CS fundamentals — algorithms, data structures, concurrency, and system design
Demonstrated ownership of large, production-grade systems with evidence of exceptional technical ability
Experience with distributed systems, observability tooling, and infrastructure as code
Proficiency in Python ecosystems for data pipelines, automation, or backend services
Experience with C++ performance optimization, profiling, and low-level systems programming
Experience with Linux system programming, including threading models, IPC, real-time process management, and low-level kernel interfaces
Comfort across the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Ability to come into our office every day. This role is 100% on site and in person.
Currently a US Citizen with capability to obtain and maintain a US Q clearance.

The base salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.