Lead C++ CAD Software Architect (Hybrid)

Octave; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote-work options

32 days vacation

Pension fund

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Car insurance

Company laptop

Job summary

Octave in Ghent, Belgium seeks a Principal Software Developer for BricsCAD (C++). You will lead complex areas, shape architecture, mentor teams and influence major product decisions while staying hands‑on in development.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in C++ with strong design skills, Agile experience, and professional English. The role offers hybrid work, a pension fund, and access to modern tooling across Linux/macOS/Windows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in professional software development with C++11 or newer.
• Strong design, architecture and object‑oriented skills for complex systems.
• Ability to take requirements to architecture and implementation independently.
• Excellent problem solving and communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and future‑proof solutions for complex areas.
• Shape architecture and ensure maintainability and consistency.
• Mentor developers and drive product‑wide design reviews.
• Balance short‑term needs with long‑term technical sustainability.

Skills

C++ (C++11+)

Software design

Architecture

Mentoring

Agile / Scrum

English fluency

Mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD or equivalent

Tools

Qt/QML

Python

CMake

Git

VS/VS Code/Xcode

Job description

Octave in Ghent, Belgium seeks a Principal Software Developer for BricsCAD (C++). You will lead complex areas, shape architecture, mentor teams and influence major product decisions while staying hands‑on in development.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in C++ with strong design skills, Agile experience, and professional English. The role offers hybrid work, a pension fund, and access to modern tooling across Linux/macOS/Windows.