Software Engineer - API's & Infrastructure

Software Engineer – API’s & Infrastructure

10+ years of experience developing large-scale, production C++ systems with proven architectural leadership
Expertise in modern C++ (C++17 and beyond) with deep experience designing and managing public-facing APIs
Strong background in API lifecycle management, versioning, and maintaining contracts across distributed teams
Professional experience with Linux environments, microservices, and distributed systems
Demonstrated record of technical leadership, working effectively with geographically distributed teams, and delivering mission-critical systems

Contribute to the architecture and evolution of HMC’s core C++ services and public-facing APIs, ensuring scalability and reliability across distributed teams
Design and manage API contracts, versioning strategies, and documentation that enable seamless integration for internal and external partners
Lead cross-functional collaboration with distributed teams to define interfaces that support mission planning, monitoring, and C2 workflows
Drive the development of a robust command and control product with comprehensive documentation for customer and third-party use
Establish service patterns, security frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines that maintain API quality and backward compatibility
Mentor junior engineers on C++ best practices, API design principles, and distributed systems architecture to build team capabilities

Experience with aerospace/defense industries, particularly command and control, mission planning, and UAV systems
Knowledge of military interoperability standards (STANAG 4586, MAVLINK, UCI) and real-time data distribution
Experience building secure, multi-tenant API platforms for government or defense customers
Background in leading technical initiatives across matrix organizations with distributed stakeholders
Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative development practices