Middleware Engineer

We are seeking a Middleware Engineer to design, develop, and integrate messaging and communication services for distributed systems. This role focuses on high-performance middleware using DDS, Apache Kafka, or similar technologies in Linux-based environments. Responsibilities include developing and integrating middleware using pub/sub architectures, implementing communication layers using DDS, Kafka, sockets, gRPC, and Protobuf, building software in C, C++, or Java on Linux/Unix systems, supporting containerized deployments and builds using Gradle, CMake, and related tools, troubleshooting system, network, and performance issues, and participating in Agile full lifecycle development.

Basic Qualifications: BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Experience with DDS, Kafka, or similar middleware. Proficiency in C, C++, or Java. Experience with Linux/Unix, socket programming, gRPC/Protobuf, and pub/sub design. Familiarity with containers, Gradle, and CMake.