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# Backend Developer

- **Company:** Xtend Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Backend, Git, Containerization, Bitbucket, Stream Processing, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p3hmska053

## About the Role

* At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing C++
 * Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP, memory management, and multithreading
 * Experience developing and maintaining complex backend or system-level software
 * Experience working in Linux environments
 * Experience working with version control and development tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
 * Ability to work independently, take ownership, and learn quickly

Advantages

 * Experience working with ROS2
 * Familiarity with DDS-based communication protocols
 * Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time distributed systems
 * Experience with performance or mission critical software
 * Experience with Docker and containerized deployments

## Description

As part of our core development team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software written in C++, supporting real-time data processing, control flows, and system integration. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and take ownership of backend services throughout their full lifecycle - from design and development to deployment in production environments., * Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software in C++

 * Implement robust, scalable, and efficient system components for real-time operation
 * Collaborate with diverse teams across all XTEND disciplines to bring innovative ideas to life
 * Integrate and test various internal and external APIs
 * Participate in architecture design, technical decision-making, and system integration
 * Optimize performance, reliability, and resource usage for mission-critical environments
 * Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
 * Debug, profile, and maintain complex production systems


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