Senior C++ Engineer (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer specializing in high-performance computing based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize C++ code, collaborate with data scientists, and mentor junior engineers. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between R1 million and R1.6 million PA, reflecting the expertise required for effective algorithmic implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-performance software development.
• Strong C++ expertise; Python and C experience preferred.
• Problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain high-performance, production-level C++ code.
• Build and scale algorithmic features and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate prototypes to production.

Skills

C++

Python

C

Linux

GIT

GDB

Signal processing

Machine Learning fundamentals

Networking

GPU programming

Job description

Senior C++ Engineer (High Performance Computing)

Location & Work Setup

• Location: Cape Town

• Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in-office)

• Salary:R1 million - R1.6 million PA

Key Responsibilities

• Write and maintain high-performance, production-level C++ code

• Build and scale algorithmic features and data pipelines

• Collaborate with data scientists to translate prototypes to production

• Optimize software for accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and latency

• Mentor junior engineers and support technical leadership

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in high-performance software development

• Strong C++ expertise; experience in Python and C (Go a bonus)

• Linux, GIT, GDB, profiling, unit testing

• Signal processing, ML fundamentals (e.g. digital filters, regressions)

• Networking (TCP/IP, UDP, OSI model, sockets)

• Data formats: Protobuf, JSON, Avro

• GPU programming (e.g. CUDA) is advantageous

Personal Traits

• Problem-solving mindset in a fast-paced environment

• Hands-on and detail-focused

• Strong communicator and mentor

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Embedded Software Manager

• Works with: Chief Architect, Data Science team, Embedded & Backend developers