Staff C++ Engineer

About the Role

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience on teams
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Production experience writing modern C++ or Rust
• Strong communication and leadership in technical discussions
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and modular architecture
• Knowledge of development tools and best practices
• Experience with performance debugging and benchmarking
• Experience with distributed systems is a plus
• Curiosity about blockchain technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and implement components of Stellar Core
• Develop robust, scalable, and extensible systems
• Investigate and refactor performance bottlenecks
• Write clean, maintainable C++ or Rust code
• Collaborate on architecture and code review
• Author technical feature and protocol RFCs
• Work on formal models, consensus, and simulation
• Own core subsystems and deliver against milestones

Benefits

• Lumen-denominated grants
• Competitive health dental and vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for employee and dependents
• Flexible time off plus 15 company holidays and company-wide holiday break
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 14 weeks paid pregnancy leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter benefits with employer contribution
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Family building benefits
• Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)
• Learning and development budget
• Daily lunch and office snacks
• Company retreats

Skills