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It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.\nThis role is part of TII’s Robotics Research Center.\nJob Description - System Software/Platform Engineer Position\nOverview We are seeking a highly skilled System/Framework Engineer with expertise in software development, deployment pipelines, and scalable frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in modern C++ development, experience with containerization and orchestration, and the ability to design, test, and optimize reliable software systems. You will play a key role in building and maintaining robust frameworks, ensuring efficient CI/CD pipelines, and delivering production-ready deployments.\nKey Responsibilities\nSoftware Development & Design: Develop and maintain system-level frameworks and core libraries in modern C++ (C++17/20/23). Apply design patterns and best practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software.\n- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design APIs and core components.\nDeployment & Infrastructure: Build and maintain containerized environments with Docker and orchestration tools.\n- Automate deployment, configuration, and scaling using Ansible or equivalent tools.\nCI/CD & Software Testing: Implement robust CI/CD pipelines ensuring smooth integration, automated builds, and testing. Define and enforce unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing frameworks.\nResearch & Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advances in software engineering practices, C++ standards, and deployment frameworks. Core Competencies\nSoftware Engineering Expertise\n- Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) with strong knowledge of STL, templates, concurrency, and memory management.\n- Experience in object-oriented design, design patterns, and system architecture.\n- Familiarity with large-scale, distributed systems development.\nDeployment & Automation Tools\n- Strong experience with Docker, Ansible, and related automation frameworks.\n- Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Nomad) is a plus.\nCI/CD & Testing\n- Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.\n- Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD), unit testing frameworks (Google Test, Catch2), and static/dynamic analysis tools.\nProgramming Skills o C++ - primary language for system and framework development.\n- Python - for scripting, testing, and automation.\nSystems & Infrastructure o Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.\n- Familiarity with networking, distributed computing, and performance optimization.\n- Experience integrating monitoring/logging frameworks, profiling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Qualifications\nMaster’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.\nProven track record in system-level or framework development using modern C++.\nStrong background in deployment automation, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.\nExperience with software testing and validation frameworks.\nExcellent problem-solving ability and collaborative mindset.\nPreferred (Nice-to-Have)\nExperience with Kubernetes or cloud-native orchestration.\nExperience with Yocto.\nBackground in high-performance computing or real-time systems\nAt TII, we help society to overcome its biggest hurdles through a rigorous approach to scientific discovery and inquiry, using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international\ninstitutions. 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