Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Allen Control Systems, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software applications using C++. You'll optimize existing software to enhance efficiency and reliability, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement software engineering best practices such as code reviews and unit testing.

To apply for the Software Engineer position at Allen Control Systems, candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, strong proficiency in C++ and Python, experience with multi-threading, and a solid understanding of debugging tools and software development methodologies are crucial.

At Allan Control Systems, the preferred programming languages for the Software Engineer role are C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and Python. Familiarity with GPU programming and machine learning frameworks can also enhance your candidacy.

Allen Control Systems employs modern development tools, version control systems like Git, and follows agile development methodologies. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is also beneficial for the Software Engineer role.

While previous experience in the defense industry is not strictly required for the Software Engineer role at Allen Control Systems, candidates with professional software development experience and a passion for innovation will stand out. Understanding the specific challenges in defense technology can be an advantage.

In your response, detail the projects you have worked on using C++ and Python, emphasizing specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Discuss your familiarity with different versions of C++ and any performance optimization experiences you have had.

When answering, outline your systematic approach to debugging, including any tools you use, such as GDB or Valgrind. Highlight a past experience where you successfully identified and resolved a significant issue.

Discuss your familiarity with agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Provide examples of how these methodologies improved team collaboration and project outcomes, particularly in any fast-paced environments.

Provide a detailed explanation of an algorithm you created, why it was necessary, and how you implemented it. Discuss the results it produced and any optimizations you made during development.

Explain your knowledge of software security principles and any specific experiences you have with ensuring compliance. Discuss strategies you've implemented to safeguard data and prevent vulnerabilities.

Talk about your experience using version control systems like Git. Describe how version control helps in your workflow, aids collaboration, and allows for effective code management.

Reflect on the challenging nature of the defense technology space. Highlight your problem-solving skills and willingness to learn, and provide examples of adapting to new challenges in previous roles.

Discuss your experiences collaborating with teams from different disciplines such as hardware and software engineering, illustrating how effective communication and understanding are crucial for success.

Mention any CI/CD tools you have experience with, such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI. Explain how these tools have improved your development process, including examples from prior projects.

Describe your strategies for keeping abreast of technology trends, such as following industry news, participating in online courses, attending webinars, or engaging with professional communities.