Senior Software Engineer, C++ Backend #APP

Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

#C++SWE-APP

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid required)

Role Overview:

Join our client, a forward-thinking technology company that delivers cutting-edge software and AI solutions, empowering businesses globally to connect with their ideal customers, monetize effectively, and expand their reach. Our client's products and services are designed to handle massive scale, and as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in C++ for backend development, you will play a crucial role in crafting, expanding, and optimizing our core systems that manage billions of requests each day.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain high-performance, distributed systems that handle immense volumes of traffic seamlessly across multiple data centers.

  • Collaborate closely with various engineering teams to address a broad spectrum of technical challenges.

  • Engage with product teams to help shape the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and product strategies.

  • Lead and mentor team members, inspiring innovative solutions and promoting a culture of excellence.

Who Should Apply:

  • Individuals with 4-10 years of relevant experience, holding at least a BS or MS in Computer Science.

  • Candidates with a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.

  • Professionals who have spearheaded projects independently, demonstrating a product-focused approach.

  • Experts in C++ with a proven track record of developing robust distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in advertising technology is an asset but not required.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision at no cost.

  • Regular work-from-home stipend.

  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching.

  • Freedom to manage work and personal time under a flexible time-off policy.

This position is ideal for a passionate and autonomous individual eager to make significant contributions within a rapidly growing technology firm. If you are driven to create systems that perform at global scale and wish to work in a diverse and award-winning workplace, we encourage you to apply.

US base pay range (total compensation package will be commensurate with experience)

$152,000—$250,000 USD

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize high-performance distributed systems handling massive traffic at scale.

Job title

Senior Software Engineer, C++ Backend

Experience level

4-10 years

Industry

software

Location requirements

hybrid in Palo Alto, CA, remote optional

Salary

$152,000—$250,000 USD

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++distributed systemsalgorithmsdata structuresproblem-solving

Preferred skills

advertising technology

Specializations

C++distributed systemsbackend
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid City