C++ Developer

think-cell Software GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Relocation support to Berlin

Minimal meetings for deep work

Collaborative international team

Job summary

think-cell is seeking a C++ Developer to join a productivity software team trusted by millions of users. The role emphasizes thoughtful engineering and work-life balance, with most teammates in Berlin and remote candidates welcomed across UTC-1 to UTC+4.

You'll design, implement, and ship features in modern C++, craft efficient algorithms, and own work end-to-end. English required; relocation support to Berlin is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills
• Academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
• Genuine passion for crafting clean, efficient algorithms
• Independent working style with creative problem-solving instincts
• Solid command of English; German is not required

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship features in modern C++ as part of a focused engineering team
• Develop elegant, efficient algorithms for complex problem domains
• Take ownership of work end-to-end and decide when a feature is ready to ship, without time pressure
• Contribute independently while collaborating with international colleagues on shared goals
• Help shape engineering standards and practices that prioritize long-term product quality

Skills

C++ development

Algorithms

Independent working

English proficiency

Creative problem solving

Education

Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Job description

Role overview

A software engineering team is hiring a C++ Developer to work on a productivity software product trusted by more than a million users across tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. The position combines genuinely deep technical challenges with a culture that prizes thoughtful engineering and a healthy work-life balance over rushed delivery. Most teammates are based in Berlin, but remote candidates living between UTC−1 and UTC+4 are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship features in modern C++ as part of a focused engineering team
• Develop elegant, efficient algorithms for complex problem domains
• Take ownership of work end-to-end and decide when a feature is ready to ship, without time pressure
• Contribute independently while collaborating with international colleagues on shared goals
• Help shape engineering standards and practices that prioritize long-term product quality

Requirements

• Strong C++ programming skills, acquired through formal education or hands-on experience
• Academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
• Genuine passion for crafting clean, efficient algorithms
• Independent working style paired with creative problem-solving instincts
• Solid command of English; German is not required

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to performance-critical or large codebases
• Experience collaborating asynchronously with distributed teams across time zones
• Interest in productivity, enterprise, or data-driven software products

Benefits and work setup

• Flexible working hours and an environment that respects focus and personal time
• Competitive salary with a guaranteed raise to 130k EUR after the first year
• Relocation support for candidates moving to Berlin
• Colleagues drawn from strong academic and professional backgrounds worldwide
• A stable, mature product with an established user base
• Minimal recurring meetings so engineers can stay in deep work