C++ Engineer

ALTA IT Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan participation

Job summary

A technology services company in Houston is seeking a C++ Engineer to optimize real-time field operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with performance-critical codebases, particularly in multithreading and optimization. This role involves modernizing a significant production system and reporting directly to the Data Engineering Manager. Suitable candidates should apply if they meet the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong command of Modern C++.
• Deep understanding of memory management techniques.
• Experience in object-oriented design principles.
• Proficient in concurrency and multithreading.

Responsibilities

• Work on Data Science focus for field operations optimization.
• Extend and modernize a 2.5M-line production system.
• Report to the Data Engineering Manager.

Skills

Modern C++

Memory management

Object-oriented design

Concurrency & multithreading

STL (Standard Template Library)

Debugging

Job description

Job Title: C++ Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 depending on experience

We are looking for a C++ Engineer to work with one of our larger clients located in Houston, TX. This person will be working on the Data Science focus on field operations optimization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned C++ engineer with extensive experience in very large, performance‑critical codebases, strong skills in multithreading and optimization, and the ability to safely extend and modernize a 2.5M-line production system that supports real‑time field operations. This person will be reporting to the Data Engineering Manager.

Experience Required

• Strong command of Modern C++
• Deep understanding of: Memory management (manual, smart pointers, memory leaks, custom allocators)
• Object-oriented design (inheritance, polymorphism, design patterns)
• Templates and metaprogramming
• Concurrency & multithreading (locks, atomic operations, thread safety)
• STL (Standard Template Library) – containers, algorithms, iterators
• Exception safety and error handling patterns
• Codebase Navigation & Maintenance
• Comfortable working in very large codebases (millions of LOC)
• Ability to reverse-engineer undocumented or sparsely documented code
• Experience in refactoring without breaking functionality
• Debugging complex, cross-module issues

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.