C++ Developer

JobDiva, Inc.; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Foster City, CA is sourcing 3 C++ Developers and 2 Cloud Developers (Kotlin/JVM), with a clear focus on C++ development.

Ideal candidates bring fluent English, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with production software on Linux and distributed architectures involving Pub/Sub, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Protobuf, and DDS. Collaboration across teams will be essential to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong professional experience with Modern C++ and Linux.
• Experience with Pub/Sub, Protobuf, DDS, Ethernet, and/or CAN is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain production-grade C++ software.
• Work on Linux-based systems and large-scale software codebases.
• Develop and integrate communication and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Analyze complex technical requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions and clearly communicate design decisions and problem-solving approaches.

Skills

C++ development

Linux

Distributed systems

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Protobuf

DDS

Git

Job description

Job Description:

The team is sourcing 3 C++ Developers and 2 Cloud Developers (Kotlin/JVM). This requirement is focused on C++ development.

What We Look For:

• Fluent spoken English with the ability to explain technical decisions and thought processes clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through unfamiliar technical problems.
• Experience with real-world production software, including designing, owning, or debugging non-trivial production components.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements, identify issues, and propose effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain production-grade C++ software.
• Work on Linux-based systems and large-scale software codebases.
• Develop and integrate communication and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable software solutions.
• Analyze complex technical requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions and clearly communicate design decisions and problem-solving approaches.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in modern C++ development on Linux systems.
• Experience with backend/cloud systems.
• Hands-on experience with Pub/Sub infrastructure, including Kafka, RabbitMQ, and topic partitioning.
• Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf/Nano Protobuf).
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Good understanding of embedded systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet and CAN.
• Experience working with large-scale codebases.
• Strong knowledge of Git, version control, and software development workflows.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong professional experience with Modern C++ and Linux.
• Experience with Pub/Sub, Protobuf, DDS, Ethernet, and/or CAN is highly preferred.

External Skills & Expertise:

• C++ | Linux | Modern C++ | Embedded Systems | Kafka | RabbitMQ | Pub/Sub | Protobuf | Nano Protobuf | DDS | Ethernet | CAN | Git | Backend Systems | Cloud Systems | Distributed Systems.