Red 6 · 1 day 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 play a critical role in designing and delivering next-generation AR pilot training systems, driving complex software development while providing leadership to a high-performing engineering team.
Air TransportationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Augmented RealityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize high-performance software for AR/VR systems using C++ and Unreal Engine
Architect and implement core features for synthetic reality applications, including rendering systems, simulation frameworks, and data pipelines
Collaborate with hardware, simulation, and design teams to deliver integrated AR solutions for military training environments
Provide functional leadership for a team of four engineers, setting technical direction, reviewing code, and promoting engineering best practices
Conduct regular mentorship and coaching to elevate both technical skills and professional growth within the team
Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance system performance, visual fidelity, and real-time responsiveness
Own end-to-end delivery of complex software components from prototype through deployment on live aircraft and training systems
Ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with Red 6’s mission-critical quality standards
Drive problem-solving across the full software stack, including multithreading, memory management, and real-time data processing
Interface with stakeholders and military partners to translate operational needs into technical capabilities
Contribute to testing strategies, tooling, and CI/CD infrastructure to enable rapid and reliable delivery
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional C++ development experience, including systems programming and performance optimization
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Experience in software engineering management or technical leadership roles
Certified SCRUM Master or strong understanding of the SCRUM process
Experience with Unreal Engine or similar high-performance game engines
Strong Linux development experience
Expertise in multithreaded programming, memory management, and system-level performance tuning
Qualified candidate must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Familiarity with build processes, compiler toolchains, and content pipelines
Strong 3D math, numerical computing, modeling, and simulation experience
Background in real-time interactive applications such as multiplayer games, live simulation systems, or AR/VR platforms
Experience with sensors (camera, time-of-flight) or image processing
Familiarity with Jira, Perforce, Confluence, or similar tools
Military, defense, or law enforcement background or experience with mission-critical customer use cases
Experience shipping user-facing features in games or 3D interactive products, preferably in Unreal Engine
Ability to integrate data-driven visuals and control in-game objects with external data
Knowledge of low-level systems such as memory allocators, file systems, input systems, and graphics APIs
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
Disney AcceleratorSnowpoint VenturesMoonshots Capital
2023-06-02Series B· $70M
2022-09-21Series B
2022-07-13Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Derek Cedarbaum
Product Manager
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