Emerging Modern C++ Software Developer (ABQ)
Stellar Science
Albuquerque, NM · Posted October 16, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “Recent or upcoming graduates with BS, MS, or PhD degrees desired.”
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Stellar Science
More in New Mexico job market · Healthcare & Hospital Systems · Engineering jobs
More roles at Stellar Science
- C++ Software Engineer (ABQ) · Albuquerque, NM
- Scientific Software Developer (ABQ) · Albuquerque, NM
- C++ Software Engineer (Dayton) · Dayton, OH
Similar jobs
- Semiconductor Field Service Engineer · KLA · Rio Rancho, NM
- Field Service Engineer 2 · Lam Research · Rio Rancho, NM
- Systems Administrator · Bridgers & Paxton · Albuquerque, NM
- Software Engineer, Activations (MANTL) · Alkami Technology
- Manufacturing Process Engineer · Esab · Hanover, PA
- Project Engineer · Ingredion · Cedar Rapids, IA
Where Albuquerque, NM ranks
Where Albuquerque, NM placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best cities for junior jobs in the Southwest39% · of 44
- #3Best college towns for junior jobs in the Southwest40% · of 32
- #11Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest18% · of 37
- #11Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southwest5 conferences · of 16
- #12Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree18% · of 100
- #12Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs39% · of 100
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Stellar Science is a growing Albuquerque-based scientific software development company. We develop custom software products and perform research and development in domains that include computer vision and image processing, image simulation, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computational electromagnetics (CEM), monitoring the health and status of on-orbit satellites, high performance computing (HPC), and computer aided design (CAD) tools for building spacecraft models. We maintain high standards in all our software development efforts, utilizing modern development practices including continuous integration, test-driven development, and code reviews in order to develop high quality, maintainable, and reusable code. By employing a lightweight development process, we remain highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs. For all positions, we will consider applicants ranging from recent college graduates to experienced scientists; the main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements. Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include ten paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks vacation, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance. Due to our work with the Department of Defense, applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be willing to undergo a background investigation. Some work may be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with CFR 60-1. Emerging Modern C++ Software Developer (ABQ) Albuquerque, NM Full Time 1 Entry Level Share Stellar Science is seeking Emerging Modern C++ Developers with some experience creating reusable, maintainable code to solve challenging math and physics problems. Recent or upcoming graduates with BS, MS, or PhD degrees desired. Join our unique, collaborative team to help implement leading-edge scientific software tools in fascinating domains. The main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements. Experience writing modern C++ is also required. Applicants who convey a passion for developing quality code through listed projects, a link to an active github account, or extracurricular software development activities, will be given preference. Experience in any of the following is a plus: Additional languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript Relevant libraries: Boost, Qt, Eigen, Guava Cross-platform development on Linux and Windows 3D graphics: OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, WebGL Supercomputing: MPI, OpenMP, threads, GPUs User interface development: Qt, Swing, Material UI Continuous integration: git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CMake Image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, computer aided design (CAD) Aerospace vehicles, astrodynamics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness Modeling and simulation, including directed energy A representative sample of your object-oriented C++ code will be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you have written for work, for a class, or for fun. It should be long enough to help evaluate your programming and software engineering skills. Extremely flexible work schedule & generous benefits. US Citizenship required + willingness to undergo a background investigation. Positions are in Albuquerque, NM or Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area). Remote work is not available. See our generous and flexible benefits at our https://www.stellarscience.com/careers#benefits Share Apply Apply for this position Required *