Senior Software Engineer (C++) / Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Open-Xchange

Town of Italy (NY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work options

Flexible working hours

Mental health support

Corporate benefits

Job summary

A dynamic software company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (C++) to join their international team. This role involves ensuring the reliability of a cloud-native platform, developing automated solutions with a focus on Kubernetes, and working within an agile environment. Candidates should have significant experience in C++, enjoy tackling complex challenges, and possess strong communication skills. The work environment is flexible, allowing for remote work or in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

Several years of professional experience as a software engineer with a strong C++ foundation.
Comfortable working across multiple languages and handling system-wide challenges.
Strong grasp of both architectural and operational aspects of distributed systems.
Effective communication in English across all levels.

Responsibilities

Ensure stability and reliability of the product by maintaining a C/C++ codebase.
Develop Lua-based configuration logic and policy definitions for automation.
Contribute to automated cluster operations using lightweight Golang components.
Manage and develop Kubernetes setup and deployment workflows.
Improve packaging and release engineering processes for product distribution.
Enhance internal testing frameworks and contribute to system reliability.
Provide Level-3 engineering support across the stack.

Skills

C++

Kubernetes

Collaborative teamwork

Cloud-native deployment models

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer (C++) / Platform Engineer (m/f/d) role at Open-Xchange

Are you a motivated experienced person, used to working in an international multi-cultural environment, who really wants to make a difference in the open-source world?

At Open-Xchange, we decided to leave dead-end jobs where you don't make an impact and offer passionate experts the opportunity to be part of an agile, international team that connects the world and millions of people by developing and delivering open-source technologies.

We believe it’s crucial to work in an environment where people feel valued, are energized by their work and deliver added value.

Discover what Open-Xchange offers you:

Our non-hierarchical organization not only ensures much better value creation for our customers, it also provides the best possible work environment for every one of us.
We believe that everyone at OX will always do what is best for the company. We believe that the full potential for high performance is only realized within an organizational structure that enables each individual to work with clear focus and to take full responsibility for their tasks.
At OX we focus a lot on mastery. It influences our decision‑making processes and is a great part of how we look at professional development.
We believe in openness and diversity, which are crucial to OX’s success. Different opinions, ways of thinking, and cultures enrich us and help us to better understand the bigger picture.
At OX you'll be working with the whole tech stack, using open source technology, and delivering excellent products to our customers.

Your team:

You’ll join our platform engineering group and work on the systems that power our cloud-native product. Together with experienced engineers across development, operations, and customer‑facing teams, you’ll help keep our platform reliable, performant, and ready for the future.

Ensure the stability and reliability of our core product by maintaining and extending a moderately complex C/C++ codebase.
Develop and refine Lua‑based configuration logic and policy definitions, contributing to automation and system‑wide behavior.
Support automated cluster operations by contributing to lightweight Golang components that interact with our Kubernetes environment.
Manage and further develop our Kubernetes setup, including Helm charts, cluster‑setup tooling, and deployment workflows.
Own and improve packaging and release engineering processes, ensuring consistent, automated, and high‑quality product distribution.
Enhance internal testing frameworks, increase coverage, and contribute to the overall reliability and quality of the system.
Provide Level‑3 engineering support, diagnose complex issues across the stack, and collaborate with operations to ensure stable cloud‑hosted deployments.

Your background:

You bring several years of professional experience as a software engineer with a strong C++ foundation.
You are comfortable working across multiple languages and enjoy tackling system‑wide challenges.
You have practical experience with Kubernetes and cloud‑native deployment models.
You bring a strong grasp of both architectural and operational aspects and understand the real‑world behavior of distributed systems.
You can effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing across all levels.
You are a team player and you love to share your knowledge and learn from others.
You would like to work in an environment without a formal hierarchy and are ready to take ownership for your work.
You are motivated and creative, with a passion for connecting the world through Open Source technology and promoting digital sovereignty.

This is what you get at Open-Xchange:

The flexibility to work 100% remotely or in our office in Turin ensures a work environment that suits you best.
Flexible working hours that allow you to successfully combine your home and family responsibilities with work.
Stay up to date with latest tech, by working on modern private cloud software in a dynamic, international team.
Sharing ideas and collaborating with each other to drive the company’s success is part of our DNA.
Getting together in‑person for workshops and fun team events.
Time off to volunteer – and mental health support when you need it.
We provide financial relief through corporate benefits and a subsidy for ergonomic chairs and desks.
We can discuss further location‑related benefits together in an initial talk.

Join the team:

Join us in our fight for an open Internet and deliver added value! Simply click the apply now button, fill out the form, and get in touch.

Your contact person:

Reach out to Justin (recruiting@open-xchange.com) from the People Team. He will be able to discuss current opportunities and tell you more about our exciting vision and mission @OX.

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