Senior C++ Engineer (Backend/Data Pipeline)

Our client is looking for 2 Senior C++ Engineers to join their tech team, focused on backend and high-performance data pipelines. The team is small, fully-remote or hybrid, and works on cutting-edge real-time systems.

Role Overview

• Job Title: Senior C++ Engineer (Backend / Data Pipeline)
• Team Size: 6 engineers
• Reason for Hiring: Growth

Location: Remote (Europe) or hybrid, alternative office in Munich

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput C++17/20 data pipelines
• Monitor and tune system performance for scalability and speed
• Integrate data sources using ClickHouse, Redis/Redis++ and other backend components
• Embed ML models into existing pipelines to enhance data logic
• Develop and maintain proprietary bot frameworks
• Drive test automation, code reviews, and enforce modern C++ best practices
• Produce technical documentation and share knowledge with the team

Required Skills

• 5+ years professional C++ development (C++17/20) in backend or high-performance systems
• Strong understanding of multithreading, memory management, algorithms, and design patterns
• Hands-on experience with Boost, ClickHouse (or similar), Redis
• Proven experience in performance tuning critical code paths
• Ability to take end-to-end ownership and deliver independently
• German C2
• English proficiency (C1)

Professional Traits

• Logical and analytical thinker
• Proactive and accountable
• Collaborative with clear communication
• Adaptable to fast-changing requirements

Experience & Education

• 5+ years C++ in real-time, HPC, backend, or data-intensive systems
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, EE, Mathematics, Physics or similar
• Tools & Technologies: C++17/20, Boost, ClickHouse, Redis/Redis++, Git, CMake, unit testing frameworks, performance profilers

Compensation & Contract

• Salary: €75k–€85k
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Probation: 6 months
• Vacation: 24 days

Perks & Culture

• High impact and ownership on product direction
• Fully remote work option
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making
• Technically challenging, performance-focused environment
• Culture of continuous learning and modern tech adoption