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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III - **Company:** Rocket Software, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $40,500.0 - $68,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Confluence, JIRA, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Code Generation, Databases, Data Structures, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Programming Tools, File Systems, Memory Management, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Machine Learning, Parsing, Posix, Query Optimization, Memory Leaks, Systems Architecture, Test Case, Virtualization Technology, Extensible Markup Language (XML), GitHub Copilot, Concurrency, Indexer, Build Tools, Vmware - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/ktcjd3gb73 ## About the Role As part of this growth, we are seeking an experienced C/C++ Software Engineer to help build and enhance our high-performance, low-level systems. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and contributing directly to core platform components, this role will be an excellent fit., * 4 + years of hands-on experience with C/C++ development. * Strong understanding of database fundamentals (ACID, indexing, query optimization, transactions, concurrency). * Solid knowledge of operating systems: memory management, processes/threads, file I/O, file systems, POSIX APIs. * Understanding of networking and basic security principles. * Familiarity with data structures (queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees). * Familiarity with algorithms (searching, sorting, hashing). * Experience with gdb, Valgrind or similar debugging tools. * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. * Experience with application performance optimization. * Experience working with Windows and UNIX systems., They simply provide additional context about our tech stack and focus areas. If you only match a portion of them - great. If not - you can learn many of these on the job. * Experience with MultiValue databases. * Background in database kernel development or low-level database internals. * Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor). * Basic understanding of machine learning or AI concepts. * Ability to evaluate and integrate AI-based development tools. * Knowledge of compiler architecture (lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation). * Experience with GCC/Clang toolchains or custom compiler components. * Exposure to build systems, linkers, and runtime environments. * Experience writing test cases and working with automation/testing frameworks. * Knowledge of additional languages/technologies: Python, Java, HTTP, client-server architecture, RPC, XML, JSON. * Understanding of security: encryption, authentication, authorization. * Experience working with cloud or virtualized environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, containers, WSL). * Experience in an Agile environment (JIRA, Confluence). ## Description * Develop and maintain high-performance C/C++ applications. * Work with core database components, optimize queries, and improve execution efficiency. * Troubleshoot complex issues using advanced debugging tools. * Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability. * Contribute to system-level design decisions involving operating systems, concurrency, and memory management. * Operate in both Windows and UNIX environments. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Cassidy Williams - ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/912-coffee-with-developers-cassidy-williams) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)