Lead C++ Software Engineer

Antwerp Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 8, 2026 Last posted April 8, 2026
Job description

As a Lead C++ Software Engineer, you drive the design and delivery of high-performance, scalable software systems. In this role, you combine your deep technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a team of engineers as they build robust, production-ready solutions. You work closely with customers to resolve issues and ensure reliable, high-quality outcomes.

You are responsible for:

  • Designing robust, scalable C++ solutions with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and cross-component integration.
  • Taking end-to-end ownership of delivery, ensuring predictable planning, clear milestones, and reliable execution.
  • Driving the team towards delivery outcomes by providing technical direction, removing blockers, ensuring accountability, and driving a strong getting-things-done mentality.
  • Challenging and refining requirements with product analysts to ensure clarity, feasibility, and delivery readiness.
  • Taking ownership of technical correctness, including performance and scalability, while collaborating with QA to enable strong automation and fast feedback loops.
  • Working closely with customers to understand issues, drive fast resolutions, and ensure the solution’s real-world robustness.

About this role

Summary

lead design and delivery of high-performance C++ software, guide team, ensure quality and customer satisfaction

Job title

Lead C++ Software Engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

software

Location requirements

candidate must be in Antwerp or remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++performancescalabilityteam leadershipcustomer collaboration

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

C++performancescalabilityleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Antwerp, Belgium

Remote City

Antwerp, Belgium

On-site City