
Senior/Lead C++ Software Engineer
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About the Position
Senior/Lead C++ Software Engineer
In this role, you will join the Client Platform team responsible for the foundation of a desktop application used by more than 45 million developers worldwide. You will work on the native layer of an Electron-based application, focusing on custom Electron patches, build infrastructure, and packaging processes that enable reliable and high-performance releases across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized product and help deliver a seamless experience to millions of users.
Responsibilities
- Evolve the C++ patches applied on top of the Electron project to support the client's desktop requirements
- Own the packaging and build steps used to produce desktop binaries across Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Work with a Node.js-based tooling layer that supports the build/packaging process
- Participate in the full development lifecycle, from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews with other engineers
- Collaborate with QA to define test coverage for native/platform-level changes and help troubleshoot issues found in testing
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, ensuring builds are reliably tested and released
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements
- Strong professional experience in C/C++
- Familiarity with Node.js
- Experience with Electron, specifically maintaining custom patches on top of the open-source project
- Native-level familiarity with one or more of Windows, macOS, or Linux; multiple platforms is a plus
- Experience with build and packaging pipelines for cross-platform desktop applications
- Clear and confident communication skills in English, both spoken and written
We Offer
- Flexible work model: Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location - plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
- People-first Leadership: Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
- Advanced tech communities: Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.
About the Company
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Cloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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SoftServe is a Ukrainian IT company that provides software development and consulting services.
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