Principal C++ CAD Architect — Hybrid/Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote-work options

Pension fund

Meal vouchers

Laptop provided

Job summary

Octave seeks a Principal Software Developer to join BricsCAD development. You will lead architecture, deliver robust C++ solutions, and mentor engineers across teams. The role balances hands-on coding with high-level technical direction.

Based in Ghent, Belgium, you will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with global teams and influencing product strategy while maintaining software quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software experience in C++ development.
• Strong design and architecture skills for complex systems.
• Experience mentoring developers and leading technical decisions.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for core BricsCAD areas and set architectural direction.
• Shape software architecture and ensure maintainability across teams.
• Collaborate with team leaders on design decisions and roadmaps.
• Solve complex problems spanning multiple components while staying hands-on.
• Mentor engineers and promote best-practice coding standards.
• Lead code reviews and refine engineering processes for efficiency.

Skills

C++

C++11+

Software architecture

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

English

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS or related

Tools

Qt/QML

Python

CMake

Git

Job description

Octave seeks a Principal Software Developer to join BricsCAD development. You will lead architecture, deliver robust C++ solutions, and mentor engineers across teams. The role balances hands-on coding with high-level technical direction.

Based in Ghent, Belgium, you will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with global teams and influencing product strategy while maintaining software quality and performance.