(ID: 2026-1584)
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Axle is 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. This role focuses on core software engineering and performance‑oriented C++ development within Linux and HPC settings.
You will work as part of a collaborative, cross‑functional team developing scalable, well‑engineered systems for numerical and data‑intensive workloads. While some projects involve image‑based data, prior image processing experience is not required—you will learn these domain‑specific aspects on the job with support from senior engineers and domain experts.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance C++ software for scientific and computational workloads.
- Build scalable applications using modern C++ (17/20) with an emphasis on correctness, performance, and maintainability.
- Develop and extend scientific computing pipelines running in Linux and HPC environments.
- Optimize compute‑intensive code using profiling, benchmarking, and performance‑tuning techniques. Collaborate with senior engineers and researchers to translate computational requirements into robust software solutions.
- Work with containerized applications (Docker, Singularity) deployed in HPC and cloud environments.
- Integrate applications with HPC schedulers (e.g., Slurm) for batch and interactive workloads.
- Contribute to documentation, testing, and CI/CD workflows to support reliable software delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 1–3 years of professional experience (or equivalent academic/research experience) in software development.
- Proficiency in C++ for scientific or performance‑critical applications.
- Working knowledge of Linux development environments.
- Familiarity with modern build systems (e.g., CMake, Bazel).
- Experience or coursework in scientific computing, numerical methods, or systems programming.
- Basic experience with Python for scripting, tooling, or analysis.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn complex technical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure 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 environments.
- Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Singularity).
- Experience with profiling or performance‑analysis tools.
- Interest in applied scientific or research‑driven software development.
What We Emphasize
- Strong fundamentals in C++ and software engineering
- Learning and growth over prior domain specialization
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers
- Clear ownership of well‑scoped technical components
Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]
This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.
#IND
Top Skills
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
