Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Red 6 you will take a critical role in designing and delivering next-generation AR pilot training and operating systems. This position is highly hands-on, driving complex software development. You will identify and implement novel solutions to cutting-edge augmented reality challenges, working across rendering systems, game engine infrastructure, simulation frameworks, and hardware-software integration. Your work will integrate state-of-the-art simulation technology with live aircraft and deliver high-impact capabilities to our military customers.

This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer who thrives in solving deep engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance software for AR/VR systems using C++ and Unreal Engine
• Implement core features for synthetic reality applications including rendering systems, simulation frameworks, and data pipelines
• Independently deliver complex designs or subsystems with little oversight
• Collaborate with hardware, simulation, and design teams to deliver integrated AR solutions for military training environments
• Ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with Red 6’s mission-critical standards
• Contribute to testing strategies, tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure to ensure rapid and reliable delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 7+ years of professional C++ development, a Master's degree may count towards 2 years of experience
• 2+ years’ experience shipping user-facing features on games or other 3D interactive products
• Ability to create data driven visuals as well as control in game objects with exterior data
• Implement and improve various low-level systems that interface with platform APIs, memory allocators (physical and virtual), file systems, input systems, graphics APIs, etc
• Acquainted with build processes, proficient in compiler toolchains, and experienced in content pipelines
• Understand memory management, multithreading, runtime optimization, and inter-process communication
• Experience developing and operating within a Linux operating system.
• Experience with Jira, Perforce, and Confluence or similar bug/task tracking and version control software
• Professionalism and strong communication skills for customer interactions
• This position may require security clearance. To obtain clearance, employees must show proof of US Citizenship

Preferred / Additional Skills

• 2+ years of professional experience with high-performance video game or AR/VR applications, preferably in the Unreal game engine environment
• Experience working on a live service or online multiplayer game
• Experience with sensors (camera, time-of-flight) or image processing
• Strong 3D math, numerical computing, modeling, and simulation experience
• Willingness to travel to customer sites

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(K) Retirement Plan

• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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