Junior C++ Software Engineer - On-Site Opportunity

About the Role

We're hiring a Junior C++ Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at BeaconFire Inc. This is an on-site position located in Central New Jersey, USA. As a Junior C++ Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-performance applications and grow your career in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop, test, and maintain applications using C++ (C++11/14/17 and above) on Linux.
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and stability.
• Design and implement object-oriented, modular C++ components.
• Work with multithreading and concurrency to build scalable systems.
• Debug, profile, and optimize applications on Linux-based environments.
• Create, deploy, and maintain automated unit and system tests.
• Collaborate with QA teams to analyze defects and resolve issues promptly.
• Research new technologies and contribute to architecture and design discussions.

Requirements

• Strong experience or academic background in C++ programming.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Knowledge of memory management, pointers, references, and RAII.
• Understanding of common data structures (arrays, lists, maps, sets).
• Basic experience with Linux development environments.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in Linux or embedded development.
• Familiarity with multithreading and synchronization concepts.
• Experience with IPC mechanisms (pipes, shared memory, message queues, semaphores).
• Knowledge of build tools such as Make, CMake, or similar.
• Experience using debugging tools like gdb, Valgrind, or equivalent.
• Exposure to real-time or performance-critical systems.

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Work on real-world, performance-driven systems.
• Supportive and growth-focused work culture.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.