Senior Software Engineer

Who YOU are and what You can become:   

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer here at MAK Technologies (MAK) and help us shape and advance simulation technologies for mission-critical training and analysis. If you excel at building high-performance solutions and want to make an impact in defense and aerospace innovation, we want to hear from you.

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 we are looking for: 

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with an extensive history in simulation technologies, real-time systems, and high-performance software development. This role will help design and lead the implementation of advanced solutions for complex, distributed environments, leveraging their experience in defense, aerospace, and immersive simulation platforms.

What you will do:

You will work closely with subject matter experts, military stakeholders, and engineering teams to help design, implement, and deliver high-fidelity simulation environments for defense and aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Design:
  • Define scalable architectures for simulation and visualization systems.
  • Ensure interoperability across distributed simulation environments (DIS/HLA standards).
  • Assist in designing real-time applications.
• Development & Integration:
  • Lead the implementation of real-time applications using C++ and modern 3D development platforms (Unreal, Unity, etc.) for simulation and training solutions.
  • Lead the integration of hardware and software components for defense and aerospace systems.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor engineering teams on best practices for performance optimization and modular design.
  • Drive adoption of modern tools for 3D graphics, game engines, and sensor integration.
• Innovation & Strategy:
  • Evaluate emerging technologies in AR/VR, simulation frameworks, and AI-driven modeling.
  • Contribute to long-term product strategy for immersive and mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in simulation technologies and real-time systems.
  • Proven track record in defense/aerospace projects and distributed simulation environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in C++, C#, and experience with Unreal or similar game engines.
  • Knowledge of network protocols for simulation (DIS/HLA) and sensor integration.
  • Familiarity with GPU programming, 3D rendering, and performance optimization.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US: 

MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location.  (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Annual bonus incentive
• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 
• PTO  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

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.