Senior Software Engineer - Distributed 3D Simulation

Who YOU are and what You can become:   

Are you talented, inquisitive, and creative? Do you want to be part of a team building something big, where the quality of your work really matters? These are the qualities of MAK engineers — are you one? MAK Technologies is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to help build VR-Engage, our flagship product for immersive simulation and training. 

On-site work is mandatory for this position. 3 days a week in office, 15% International travel possible - Candidates that reside in these areas will be considered Cambridge, MA 

Who WE are and where WE are going:   

MAK Technologies (MAK) develops commercial off-the-shelf 3D modeling, training, and simulation software that helps users link, simulate, and visualize their world. MAK’s primary users are in the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries, yet its products and services can help customers anywhere modeling and simulation is needed to train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MAK’s customers include the top ten defense integrators in the world along with hundreds of companies in Defense, Air Traffic Management, Command & Control, and Homeland Security. MAK also develops training solutions for the United States and International militaries to address individual and collective training.  MAK is dedicated to serving its customers by building flexible products, offering superior technical support, and innovating new ways to enhance readiness through uniquely tailored training solutions. 

What YOU will do:  

Our developers collaborate to design and implement first-person virtual simulators, large-scale simulations of vehicles and characters, advanced real-time 3D rendering, immersive VR/MR experiences, intuitive user interfaces, terrain management, distributed networking, and cloud-enabled deployments. 

We’re looking for engineers who can jump into an existing codebase, contribute high-quality solutions on schedule, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and a passion for problem-solving are essential. 

In This Role, You Will: 

• Collaborate with principal engineers to design and implement new features in MAK products. 

• Work independently to design and implement smaller features. 

• Partner with the QA team to diagnose and resolve complex bugs. 

• Support customers (usually engineers) worldwide who are writing plugins and extending the software to meet program requirements. 

• Visit customers occasionally to help diagnose system-level issues, develop extensions for specific needs, and provide expertise in distributed simulation architecture. 

• Speak to team leaders and product managers about ways you think the product should improve. You will be a voice on a highly collaborative team that works closely together to make awesome products where everyone’s ideas are important. 

What YOU need: 

Equal Opportunity- It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  MAK Technologies, Inc.  is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. 

Reasonable Accommodations – MAK Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruiting@mak.com.

MAK Technologies offers excellent benefits, including a casual work environment, company-paid medical / dental / life / disability insurance, excellent 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. MAK is conveniently located in Research Park and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. MAK Technologies is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. 

MAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.