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Senior C++ Software Engineer

MathWorks

Natick, MA · HybridJob$136–210K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$136–210K/yr
Location
Natick, MAHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

MathWorks is hiring a Senior C++ Software Engineer. MathWorks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the core programming language and runtime systems of MATLAB. This role involves enhancing performance, reliability, and consistency across the language and runtime, while modernizing components to support new functionality and evolving development workflows. The position focuses on improving foundational infrastructure and resolving complex issues.

Key focus areas include Develop and maintain MATLAB runtime behavior with a focus on performance, correctness, and maintainability, Independently investigate and resolve complex issues spanning multiple system components, and Contribute to improving a mature codebase through targeted refactoring and cleanup efforts.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 6+ Years Professional Experience. Important skills include MATLAB, C++, Performance Optimization, Correctness, Maintainability, and Problem Solving. Preferred (not required): Large Codebases and Debugging.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MATLABC++Performance OptimizationCorrectnessMaintainabilityProblem SolvingCode RefactoringTechnical DiscussionDesign ReviewsImplementation PlanningCode ReviewsCollaborationSoftware Design PrinciplesMaintainable System ArchitectureLarge-Scale SystemsLarge CodebasesDebuggingProfiling ToolsStatic AnalysisAI-Driven Development WorkflowsAutomation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 Years of Professional Work ExperienceMaster's Degree and 3 Years of Professional Work ExperiencePhD DegreeEquivalent Experience

Full job description

Team: Product Development

Location: US-MA-Natick

Salary Range: USD 210,400 - 135,700

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the core programming language and runtime systems that power MATLAB. In this role, you will work on the underlying language behavior and execution engine, helping evolve systems used by engineers and scientists worldwide.

This is a hands-on engineering position focused on improving foundational infrastructure. You will help enhance performance, reliability, and consistency across the language and runtime, while modernizing long-standing components to support new functionality and evolving development workflows.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain MATLAB runtime behavior with a focus on performance, correctness, and maintainability.

  • Independently investigate and resolve complex issues spanning multiple system components.

  • Contribute to improving a mature codebase through targeted refactoring and cleanup efforts.

  • Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and implementation planning.

  • Collaborate with teammates through code reviews and shared development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of software design principles and maintainable system architecture.

  • Experience working in large-scale systems or codebases with multiple dependencies.

  • Ability to own features or components from design through delivery.

  • Familiarity with developer tools such as debuggers, profiling tools, or static analysis.

  • Experience with AI-driven development workflows and automation.

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