Software Engineer (C++ Systems)

SK HR Consultants.com; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages available

High-performance work environment

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Software Engineer (C++ Systems) in San Francisco to optimize microsecond-level performance in GPU virtualization software. Ideal candidates will have elite C++ expertise, with at least 2 years of experience in low-level systems engineering. This position involves performance optimization, research into advanced GPU solutions, and debugging in production. Candidates must possess a degree from a top Computer Science program with a GPA of 3.7 or higher and a strong understanding of compilers and networking protocols.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in C++ systems engineering.
• Experience working on low‑level systems in production.
• Experience with compilers, networking protocols, or kernels.

Responsibilities

• Performance optimization of the C++ virtualization library.
• Research into oversubscription, checkpointing, and distributed GPU clusters.
• Support new architectures with deep understanding across the system.
• Systems‑level debugging in production environments.
• Diagnose performance issues in machine learning workloads.

Skills

C++

Rust

Education

Degree from a top Computer Science program with a 3.7+ GPA

Top 5 IITs or top 20 colleges/universities in the US

Job description

Title: Software Engineer (C++ Systems)

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States (Onsite) – Relocation packages are available.

Client Industry: AI‑infrastructure industry / GPU Virtualization

Skills: C++, Rust

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer (C++ Systems) to join our team and work on the core of our GPU virtualization stack. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on optimizing microsecond‑level performance in complex C++ systems and is passionate about building impactful low‑level GPU software. You will be instrumental in scaling our platform and serving a rapidly growing customer base.

What You'll Do

• Performance optimization of the C++ virtualization library.
• Research into oversubscription, checkpointing, and distributed GPU clusters.
• Support new architectures with deep understanding across the system.
• Systems‑level debugging in production environments.
• Diagnose performance issues in machine learning workloads.

Tech Stack

C++

Work Policy

On‑site work policy. Typically 60–65 hour work weeks, which may require weekend work.

Work Experience

• 2+ years of experience in C++ systems engineering.
• Experience working on low‑level systems in production.
• Experience with compilers, networking protocols, or kernels.

Education

• Required: Degree from a top Computer Science program with a 3.7+ GPA.
• Required: School/University (Top 5 IITs or top 20 college/universities in the US).

Hard Skills

• Elite C++ expertise (Rust also sufficient but they will be working in C++).
• Experience optimizing NIC/C++ performance.
• Ability to trace performance issues across the stack.