C/C++ Developer

GCS Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

International team

Career growth

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is looking for a Senior C/C++ Developer to join a fully remote, international engineering team. The role targets candidates across Ireland and the European Union, with a focus on building high-performance software.

You will design and implement robust C/C++ solutions, collaborate across architecture and product teams, and mentor junior developers in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial C/C++ development experience.
• Strong Linux/Unix, debugging, and performance skills.
• Experience with Git and distributed team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ software.
• Collaborate with architects and product teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Contribute to design decisions and code reviews.
• Optimise software performance, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux/Unix

Distributed teamwork

Debugging

Code reviews

Tools

Git

Job description

Senior C/C++ Developer

Remote | Ireland & EU | Permanent

Are you an experienced C/C++ Developer looking to work on complex, high-impact software products within a growing international technology company?

Our client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking a Senior C/C++ Developer to join a highly skilled, collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.

This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates across Ireland and the European Union.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using C and C++.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
• Contribute to technical design and architectural decisions.
• Optimise software performance, security, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement robust solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best engineering practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' commercial experience developing software in C and C++.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and modern development practices.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation skills.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within distributed teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems or high-availability applications.
• Multithreaded and concurrent programming experience.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and container technologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and automated testing practices.

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working model.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products and challenging technical problems.
• Collaborative international team environment.
• Career progression within a fast-growing technology company.
• Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance.

Please note: Applicants must be based in Ireland or the European Union and have the right to work within their country of residence.