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Romania Remote C++

Expert C++ Developer

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Description

Ciklum is looking for a Expert C++ Developer to join our team full-time in Romania.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Expert C++ Developer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.  
Our client develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. Their goal is to generate high-quality predictive signals (alphas) using a proprietary research platform that enables the execution of sophisticated strategies designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies. Teams operate collaboratively to drive the creation of alphas and the development of financial strategies—forming the backbone of a sustainable, global investment platform. Technologists at the firm research, design, code, test, and deploy projects while working closely with researchers and portfolio managers. The work environment is both relaxed and intellectually rigorous. Lean, agile teams enable rapid prototyping and immediate feedback from users, fostering an atmosphere of continuous innovation. The ideal candidates are those who think in code, thrive on solving novel computer science challenges, and are energized by working with equally driven peers. In fact, around 500 employees at the firm code daily. The client’s continued success is rooted in a culture that blends academic curiosity with a strong results-driven mindset. Employees are encouraged to think freely, challenge norms, and embrace a culture of continuous improvement. Creativity and critical thinking are welcomed from all levels of the organization.
The company is committed to hiring the best and brightest—those with exceptional intellectual horsepower and demonstrated talent. With no predefined roadmap to success, they seek individuals who will help define the future. Their collective intelligence is what drives their innovation and leadership in the industry.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, production-quality C++ applications on Linux platforms
  • Implement and optimize complex algorithms and data structures for use in distributed, large-scale systems
  • Develop systems with a strong focus on concurrency, scalability, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver robust software solutions
  • Independently drive tasks from concept to production with minimal oversight
  • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following industry best practices
  • Troubleshoot, profile, and debug performance-critical applications in live environments

Requirements

A successful candidate will possess:

  • 7–10 years of experience writing production-quality code in C++ on Linux platforms
  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Linux system programming fundamentals
  • Proven ability to design and develop large-scale, distributed systems
  • Solid knowledge of data structures, algorithms, high-performance application design, and concurrency patterns
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Desirable

  • Python development experience is also a plus
  • Developing systems for managing and performing computation on large-scale graph data
  • Streaming / dataflow systems
  • Experience in financial services can be a plus but not essential 

What's in it for you

  • Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and Mental Health programs. We also provide you with meal vouchers to fuel your mind and body
  • Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Pluralsight licenses, language courses and company-paid certifications
  • Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
  • Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up  
  • Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them
  • Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
  • Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
  • Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:
Seize global opportunities by working with us! 
Enjoy our robust experience in various domains, a caring attitude and incredible team spirit. 
Together we will grow our business in Romania and globally!

Be bold, not bored!

Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered together

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We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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