Senior C++ Technical Lead / Software Architect

Responsibilities: — Take full technical ownership of projects, design robust software architectures and lead engineering teams. Requirements: — At least 8 years of professional C++ development experience, including significant experience as a Technical Lead or Software Architect. — Proven track record of designing and delivering complex C++ systems in production. — Expert-level knowledge of Modern C++ (C++17/20), including RAII, templates, move semantics, memory management, concurrency, and the C++ memory model. — Deep understanding of software architecture, design principles, API design, and system-level trade-offs. — Strong experience with multithreading, synchronization, debugging, profiling, and performance optimization. — Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows systems programming. — Advanced experience with CMake, compilers, build systems, Git, and automated testing. — Ability to diagnose complex issues such as race conditions, memory corruption, deadlocks, and performance regressions. — Experience working with large, long-lived C++ codebases and managing technical debt. — Proven experience leading engineers, reviewing complex implementations, and making technical decisions independently. — Experience with technical discovery, effort estimation, risk assessment, and direct client communication. — Professional experience with industrial, embedded, or other performance-critical software systems. — English proficiency at B2 level or higher. — Working hours overlapping with UTC+0 to UTC+4. — Registered as self-employed or with own company, able to issue invoices. Nice to have: — Experience with Embedded Linux, RTOS, cross-compilation, or hardware integration. — Experience with Qt/QML, Boost, or other established C++ libraries and frameworks. — Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CAN, OPC UA, SOME/IP, or TCP/IP. — Knowledge of secure software development and static analysis tools. — German language skills. Benefits: — Challenging projects across different industries. — Long-term collaboration opportunities. — Fully remote work, depending on project requirements. — A small, experienced team that values technical expertise, ownership, and engineering quality. Additional conditions: — Applicants based in Russia or Belarus cannot be considered. How to apply: — Send your CV and LinkedIn/GitHub. — Provide a short description of a project where you were responsible for architecture or technical leadership, including system details, technologies used, and technical challenges solved. — Include your daily rate in EUR (net) and earliest start date. — Specify your country of residence or where your business is registered. — The process includes a short introductory call to get to know each other.