Senior C++ Backend Engineer — Distributed Systems

hackajob; Illinois; On-site; USD 171,164 - 209,201; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment partner is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the team in Chicago. This role focuses on owning features throughout the software development lifecycle and designing high-performance systems in C++. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience with C++ and a strong background in system design and distributed systems. You will collaborate with global teams and mentor junior engineers. A competitive salary package is offered, including a base salary and bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience with C++.
• Strong background in system design and distributed systems.
• Experience building large-scale, high-availability systems.

Responsibilities

• Own features end-to-end across the software development lifecycle.
• Design and build high-performance, distributed systems in C++.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

C++

System design

Distributed systems

Network programming

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A leading tech recruitment partner is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the team in Chicago. This role focuses on owning features throughout the software development lifecycle and designing high-performance systems in C++. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience with C++ and a strong background in system design and distributed systems. You will collaborate with global teams and mentor junior engineers. A competitive salary package is offered, including a base salary and bonus.