Senior C++ Systems Engineer - GPU/NIC Performance

Thunder Compute; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Compute is looking for a core C++ Systems Developer in San Francisco. Your role involves performance optimization and debugging in critical systems. The ideal candidate has top-tier C++ skills and a strong responsibility ethic from day one.

This is a full-time in-person position, with opportunities for leadership as the company expands. If you're eager to own your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Top 0.1% C++ ability required.
• Experience optimizing networking and GPU performance is a must.
• Strong communication skills under pressure are essential.
• Willingness to take on leadership roles as the company scales.

Responsibilities

• Focus on core C++ systems development including performance optimization.
• Debug production, customer-facing systems.
• Own your work and be responsible for production systems from day 1.

Skills

C++ ability

Optimizing NIC/GPU performance

Understanding of low-level networking

Experience in latency-sensitive environments

Education

CS Bachelor’s degree from top 50 US university

Job description

Thunder Compute is looking for a core C++ Systems Developer in San Francisco. Your role involves performance optimization and debugging in critical systems. The ideal candidate has top-tier C++ skills and a strong responsibility ethic from day one.

This is a full-time in-person position, with opportunities for leadership as the company expands. If you're eager to own your work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.