[Remote] Junior Software Engineer – Scientific Computing (C++)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications. They are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in C++ and scientific computing to help build and optimize high-performance software systems used in compute-intensive research environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high‑performance C++ software for scientific and computational workloadsBuild scalable applications using modern C++ (17/20) with an emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainabilityDevelop and extend scientific computing pipelines running in Linux and HPC environmentsOptimize compute‑intensive code using profiling, benchmarking, and performance‑tuning techniquesCollaborate with senior engineers and researchers to translate computational requirements into robust software solutionsWork with containerized applications (Docker, Singularity) deployed in HPC and cloud environmentsIntegrate applications with HPC schedulers (e.g., Slurm) for batch and interactive workloadsContribute to documentation, testing, and CI/CD workflows to support reliable software deliverySkills1–3 years of professional experience (or equivalent academic/research experience) in software developmentProficiency in C++ for scientific or performance‑critical applicationsWorking knowledge of Linux development environmentsFamiliarity with modern build systems (e.g., CMake, Bazel)Experience or coursework in scientific computing, numerical methods, or systems programmingBasic experience with Python for scripting, tooling, or analysisStrong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn complex technical systemsExposure to parallel or high‑performance computing concepts (e.g., multithreading, vectorization, MPI, OpenMP)Experience with GPU computing (CUDA, etc.)Experience running software on HPC clusters or similar shared compute environmentsFamiliarity with container technologies (Docker, Singularity)Experience with profiling or performance‑analysis toolsInterest in applied scientific or research‑driven software developmentBenefits100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for EmployeesPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays401K match up to 5%Educational Benefits for Career GrowthEmployee Referral BonusFlexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA)Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)Company OverviewAt Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://axleinfo.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipAxle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 37 in 2025, 40 in 2024, 61 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 19 in 2021, 38 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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