C++ Developer
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Aveva (ETAP Careers). Irvine · full-time · $112,800–$150,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain Windows desktop software, with attention to speed and dependable performance
- Work with product, engineering and QA colleagues to deliver product additions and improvements
- Develop database-backed features and tune them for performance as systems grow
- Help set technical direction, improve code quality and resolve difficult software issues
What you bring
- At least seven years developing applications for Windows desktops
- Strong C++ and C# skills, plus hands-on use of Visual Studio
- Experience with ODBC, SQL Server and LocalDB, including database design and query tuning
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, as visa sponsorship is unavailable
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced software engineer focused on Windows desktop development, database-backed systems and C++. It is a full-time position based in Irvine, California, and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Applicants must pass a background check before starting.
From the employer
ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.
Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!
ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
We are looking for a talented and forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to join our R&D team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building robust desktop applications, solving complex technical challenges, and working on impactful products in the energy domain.
You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled team to design and develop high-performance software while continuously improving code quality, scalability, and user experience.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Windows desktop applications
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and QA teams to deliver new features and enhancements
- Build and optimize database-driven solutions with a focus on performance and scalability
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction
- Continuously improve development processes, code quality, and system performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience in Windows desktop application development
- Strong proficiency in C++, C#, and Visual Studio
- Solid experience working with ODBC, SQL Server, and LocalDB
- Deep understanding of database design, SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
- Experience with multithreading and parallel programming
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and STL
- Good understanding of Windows architecture and backend systems
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. No visa sponsorship will be provided
Salary Range: $112,800.00 - $150,500.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
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