Senior C++ Software Engineer

10 Hours ago • 6 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves designing and implementing components for a distributed trading platform using C++ in a Linux environment. The engineer will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of system components, including communication and interaction mechanisms. The role requires participation in the overall system architecture process and in producing thorough unit, integration, and regression testing, while enforcing best practices across all software engineering activities. The ideal candidate should be passionate about code quality and value elegant solutions.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
6+ years of experience releasing complex software
Strong expertise in C++ 17/20
Experience with multithreaded programming
Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Experience in writing unit tests

Good to have:

Experience writing networking code and messaging protocols
Experience processing data and working with databases
Experience with Python, Java, Rust or other programming languages
Well articulated opinion about CMake project structure

Perks:

Great challenges with fast feedback loops and top-notch analytics
A welcoming group of highly qualified international professionals
Cutting-edge hardware and technology
Comfortable Dubai / London / Malta offices or remotely anywhere in the world
Flexible schedule
40 paid days off
Competitive salary

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java

algorithms

rust

data-structures

python

c-make

linux

design-patterns

regression-testing

networking

problem-solving

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer. In this role, you will participate in building a completely new distributed system, you’ll get to work on designing and implementing the system and its individual components and you will participate in the overall system architecture. We are looking for someone passionate about working with a complex modern C++ code base, who is keen on code quality, values elegant solutions to complex problems, and won’t tolerate mediocre results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Design and implement various system components for a complex distributed trading platform using C++ in the Linux environment
Design and implement communication and interaction mechanisms for the system components
Participate in the overall system architecture process and work on detailed proposals for your areas
Provide thorough unit, integration, regression testing, and more
Implement and enforce best practices across all software engineering activities

What We Look For In You:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
6+ years of experience releasing complex software and troubleshooting problems in production
Strong expertise in C++ 17/20 and an interest in language updates
Experience with multithreaded programming and a good understanding of C++ memory model
Knowledge of algorithms and data structures, and a good grasp of object-oriented design and design patterns
A strong advocate for testing and producing high-quality software, with hands-on experience writing unit tests

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