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Software Engineer - Advanced Sensing Systems C++

$115k - $140k
Full-time

Addison Group

Software Engineer – Advanced Sensing Systems (C++)

Location: Greater Boston Area (Hybrid)

Compensation: $115-140K annually

Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional company-sponsored benefits

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing technology company is developing next-generation sensing and intelligence platforms that combine advanced hardware, software, data analytics, and machine learning to solve complex real-world challenges.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of data, algorithms, and production software. This individual will help transform real-world sensor data into actionable insights while contributing to the development of highly reliable software systems deployed in demanding environments.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems involving data analysis, signal interpretation, algorithm development, system performance optimization, and real-time software applications.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze real-world sensor data to evaluate and improve system performance
  • Design experiments, define meaningful performance metrics, and interpret results
  • Develop and maintain production-quality C++ software
  • Prototype and evaluate new algorithms using Python or similar analytical tools
  • Transition successful prototypes into scalable production software
  • Contribute to visualization, testing, and data-processing frameworks
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve system capabilities
  • Support software validation activities in both laboratory and operational environments

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
  • Experience developing software in C++
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience using Python for data analysis, prototyping, or visualization
  • Familiarity with real-time systems, estimation techniques, or data-driven algorithm development
  • Understanding of object-oriented software design principles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Digital signal processing or time-series data analysis
  • Sensor fusion, tracking, estimation, or control systems
  • Robotics, autonomous systems, or intelligent sensing technologies
  • Experience working with large-scale data sets or point-cloud style data
  • Modern software development and testing practices

Why Consider This Role?

  • Work on highly technical products solving meaningful real-world problems
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, hardware, and data disciplines
  • High visibility and ownership within a growing organization
  • Opportunity to influence future product direction and technical innovation
  • Competitive compensation, equity participation, and long-term growth potential

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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