Red 6 · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expRed 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design and deliver next-generation AR pilot training systems while managing a team of software engineers. Your role will involve hands-on software development, technical leadership, and collaboration with military partners to integrate state-of-the-art simulation technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationAppsInformation TechnologyAir TransportationAugmented Reality
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of software engineers working on AR/VR training systems
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career development planning, and technical mentorship
Participate in hands-on coding, technical design reviews, and code quality oversight
Drive best practices in software development, including testing, performance optimization, and documentation
Interface with internal stakeholders, military partners, and cross-functional teams to define technical solutions that meet mission-critical requirements
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and disciplined engineering culture aligned with Red 6’s mission
Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ applications for both general-purpose CPU/GPU computing environments and embedded System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms
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
Develop and integrate safety-critical graphical user interfaces (GUI) for cockpit and mission display systems
Implement software in compliance with DO-178C (DAL A/B/C) and related avionics standards
Enforce secure software development practices aligned with DoD cybersecurity and RMF requirements
Contribute to testing strategies, tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure to ensure rapid and reliable delivery
Support requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification activities
Participate in program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)
Support hardware/software integration in lab environments and ground test rigs
Optimize real-time and near-real-time performance across constrained embedded SoC environments
Debug and resolve system-level issues across processor, graphics pipeline, and I/O interfaces
Collaborate with human factors engineering to ensure compliance with MIL-STD-1472 and usability standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
10+ years of professional C++ development, a Master's degree may count towards 2 years of experience
2+ years of experience in a software engineering management or technical leadership role
Certified SCRUM Master or deep understanding of the SCRUM process
Experience developing and operating within a Linux operating system
Experience developing in real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, DeOS, or similar)
Strong proficiency in C and C++ in embedded environments
Ability to create data driven visuals as well as control in game objects with exterior data
Acquainted with build processes, proficient in compiler toolchains, and experienced in content pipelines
Understand memory management, multithreading, runtime optimization, and inter-process communication
Strong 3D math, numerical computing, modeling, and simulation experience
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
Experience with software integration, verification, and validation activities supporting SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other SETR milestones
Experience developing safety-critical software in compliance with DO-178C
Experience with ARINC 653 partitioned environments
Familiarity with ARINC 661 Cockpit Display System (CDS) standard
Experience with embedded graphics frameworks (OpenGL, OpenGL SC, Vulkan, EGL, or similar)
Willingness to travel to customer sites
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)
Company
Red 6
RED 6 is an augmented reality company that works with the Air Force to train fighter pilots.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.35MKey Investors
Alumni Ventures,RedBird Capital PartnersDisney AcceleratorSnowpoint Ventures
2023-06-02Series B· $70M
2022-09-21Series B
2022-07-13Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Derek Cedarbaum
Senior Product Manager
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