Required Qualifications

• Systems & Hardware Knowledge: Deep understanding of CPU cache hierarchies (L1/L2/L3), memory alignment, lock-free concurrency models, and Linux OS thread scheduling.
• Profiling & Diagnostic Tooling: Hands-on experience with Linux profiling toolchains (e.g., Perf, Tracy, eBPF) and dynamic sanitizers (ASan, TSan, Valgrind).
• C++ Engineering: Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17⁄20) with a focus on writing low-overhead abstractions, RAII, and cache-friendly data layouts.
• Benchmarking Methodologies: Familiarity with micro-benchmarking frameworks (e.g., Google Benchmark) and performance-regression testing in continuous integration.
• Domain Background: Experience in performance-critical software environments such as game engines, financial technology, database runtimes, or operating system kernels.
• Degree Requirement: B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree.

Desirable Qualifications

• Academic Advancement: Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Depth: At least 5 years of professional experience.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience in AV, robotics, or high-throughput real-time control systems.
• Advanced Process Ownership: Proven track record of designing and scaling automated CI/CD performance testing infrastructure.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis.   Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary.  Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range

$160,000—$180,000 USD

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