Senior C/C++ Engineer - Remote EU, Growth

GCS Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive contract rates

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Senior C/C++ Developer for a fully remote contract role across Ireland and the EU. You will design, develop, and optimize high-performance software working with architects and distributed teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires deep C/C++ expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and experience across the full SDLC in a Linux/Unix environment. Excellent collaboration and communication are essential for success in a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial software development experience in C and C++.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficient in debugging, performance optimization, and SDLC.
• Familiar with Git and modern development tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative work style.
• Ability to work effectively in remote and distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C and C++.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across regions and time zones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and foster continuous improvement culture.

Skills

C and C++ development

Linux/Unix environments

Debugging and performance optimization

SDLC experience

Git and modern tools

Communication and collaboration

Remote and distributed teams

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior C/C++ Developer

Location: Remote (Ireland & European Union)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: Senior

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing technology company that is expanding its engineering team across Europe. With a strong technical culture and a globally distributed workforce, they are seeking an experienced Senior C/C++ Developer to help build and enhance high-performance software solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering environment while working remotely from anywhere within Ireland or the EU.

The Role

As a Senior C/C++ Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of critical software products. Working closely with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders, you will help deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality solutions that support the company's continued growth.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building robust software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C and C++.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and champion engineering best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing software in C and C++.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency with Git and modern development tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within remote and distributed teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems or high-performance applications.
• Knowledge of multithreading and concurrent programming.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and containerized environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented international engineering team.
• Challenging and technically complex projects.
• Flexible working environment.
• Competitive contract rates.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling technology organization.

Apply Today

If you're a Senior C/C++ Developer seeking a fully remote opportunity where you can make a significant impact and work on innovative technology projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.