At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build high-performance systems using modern C++ while owning architecture decisions.
- Company: Leading engineering firm focused on low-level systems work.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team where you can elevate your career and influence engineering standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with complex systems and technical challenges.
- Qualifications: Expertise in C++, low-level engineering, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
My client is a serious engineering business working close to the metal - this is genuine low-level systems work for someone who enjoys understanding what's happening beneath the abstractions. This is a Staff-level role at the top of the engineering team, combining deep technical contribution with the influence to shape direction. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to own meaningful parts of a complex system, make architectural calls and raise the bar for the engineers around them.
What you'll be doing:
- Designing and building high-performance, low-level systems in modern C++
- Owning architecture and technical direction across complex, performance-critical components
- Working close to the hardware - memory management, concurrency, optimisation and systems-level problem solving
- Setting engineering standards and best practices across the team
- Mentoring and elevating the engineers around you
- Contributing to technical strategy at a senior level
What they're looking for:
- Deep, production-grade C++ expertise, with a strong grasp of modern C++ standards
- Solid experience with low-level and systems-level engineering - memory, concurrency, performance optimisation
- A track record of owning complex technical work end to end
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and computer systems
- Experience operating at a senior or staff level, with the ability to lead through influence
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working close to the metal
This is a role for someone who wants to do serious, technically demanding low-level engineering and have real ownership over how it's built.
To apply or find out more, get in touch with Brendan McCrory directly.
Staff C++ Engineer TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Ocho
As a Staff C++ Engineer in Belfast, you will join a dynamic engineering team that thrives on tackling complex, low-level systems challenges. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises innovation and technical excellence, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. With a hybrid working model, you can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a vibrant local tech community, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and impactful engineering roles.
