What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal C/C++ Software Engineers position at BlackFern Recruitment?
Job Details
Job Description: Senior and Principal Software Engineers (Multiple Openings) Position Type: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)
Our client, a growing and well-established software company, is seeking talented Senior and Principal Software Engineers to join their team. This company specializes in developing high-performance Linux applications using Scrum Agile methodology. Most development is done in C programming language, with some use of Python.
We are looking for individuals passionate about coding and solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience designing algorithms and data structures for multi-threaded, high-performance software on Linux platforms. Experience with data protection, backup, or data storage software is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate as a member of a Scrum team to design, develop, and maintain software.
- Define and implement new product features and requirements.
- Integrate software modules and ensure system functionality meets requirements.
- Develop and execute unit tests and automated quality improvements; support QA testing processes.
- Play a key role in a small, dynamic, and collaborative development environment.
- Reverse-engineer complex data formats (a plus).
- Manage tasks effectively in a hybrid work environment.
- Work with the support team to resolve issues identified in customer bug reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Programming Expertise: Strong skills in C programming and Linux platform development.
- Algorithms and Data Structures: Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms, with a focus on performance optimization.
- High-Performance Development: Experience developing high-performance algorithms and optimizing code for efficiency.
- Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Python is strongly preferred; experience with Bash is a plus.
- Collaboration: Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex challenges in a collaborative setting.
Desired Experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft development environments.
- Experience with any of the following:
- Data protection, backup, or data storage software.
- pthreads, security, ransomware, or embedded systems development in C.
- Parallel, distributed, or complex system programming.
- Machine learning.
- Writing software that manipulates data at the bit and byte level.
