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C++ Developer
About the role
We are looking for a C++ Developer to join our team. You will develop and maintain C++ applications and libraries.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++ applications and libraries.
- Manage memory and resource lifetimes.
- Write multithreaded code.
- Profile and optimize performance.
- Write tests and review code.
Required
- Modern C++ (11/14/17)
- STL and templates
- Multithreading
- Debugging and profiling
- Linux or Windows development
Preferred
- CMake
- Boost
- Networking
- Python
Tools and stack
Modern C++, STL and templates, CMake, GDB or debuggers, Valgrind or sanitizers, Boost
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Develop and maintain C++ applications and libraries.
- Manage memory and resource lifetimes.
- Write multithreaded code.
- Profile and optimize performance.
- Write tests and review code.
Required skills
Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.
- Modern C++ (11/14/17)
- STL and templates
- Multithreading
- Debugging and profiling
- Linux or Windows development
Preferred skills
Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.
- CMake
- Boost
- Networking
- Python
Other titles this role appears under
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- C++ Developer
- C++ Software Engineer
- Senior C++ Developer
- Systems Programmer (C++)
Seniority guide
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- Junior: fixes bugs and implements small features.
- Mid: owns components.
- Senior: designs systems and performance strategy.
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