F@h Multi-Platform Client Developer

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and exceptional C++ developer to join the ongoing efforts to develop the next iteration of the Folding@home software client! This is a contract position. As a C++ developer with some full-stack web development experience you will be using your skills and knowledge to solve real world problems and help progress the state of the art in citizen science. You will build code that supports scientific efforts to combat COVID-19, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and other diseases.

Developer Experience, Duties, and Responsibilities

Passionate about technology and software development
Accepting, friendly and easy to work with
Good communication skills
Strong work ethic
Wants to work to make positive changes in the world
Reads hacker news (mostly optional) :p
BS degree in computer science or engineering preferred
Active problem solver that can dig in and do research upon encountering roadblocks
Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code
Work closely with other engineers on development of the Folding@home client and also potential C++ infrastructure component updates
Suggest and implement improvements on current software projects
Plan, design, develop, manage, document, test, deploy, and support new and existing modules
Good OOP knowledge and experience with common software design patterns
Experience with algorithms/data structures
Experience building and consuming HTTP & JSON REST APIs
Experience working with websockets
Good understanding of TCP/IP protocol and broader network stack
Preferred RDBMS experience, ideally MySQL/MariaDB

Stored procedures, views, advanced queries
Ideally database replication

Software development lifecycle experience preferred
Experience using Git and GitHub for revision control and code review processes
Solid understanding of secure software development best practices
Experience integrating with OAuth2/OpenID Connect identity providers for user authentication and authorization
Preferred experience with bundling software using multi-platform installers
3+ years developing on Linux
Open-Source development portfolio preferred

C++ Specific Requirements

3+ years (5+ preferred) of experience in C++
Experience developing cross-platform C++ applications across Linux/Mac/Windows
Building and consuming REST APIs and websocket interfaces in C++

Front-End Specific Requirements

1+ years general Javascript experience
1+ years React and/or Vue framework experience
Consuming REST APIs and websocket interfaces from JavaScript/React/Vue

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