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# Expert C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ensono
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $188,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Profiling, Code Review, Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Github, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Memory Leaks, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Git, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Information Technology, Multiplatform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/expert-software-engineer/10979801

## About the Role

* Expert understanding of dynamic memory allocation, RAII, smart pointers (unique_ptr, shared_ptr, weak_ptr)
 * Experience diagnosing and resolving memory leaks, dangling pointers, and buffer overflows
 * Familiarity with custom allocators and memory pool strategies
 * Strong command of the C++ threading model (std::thread, std::mutex, std::atomic, std::condition_variable)
 * Experience with lock-free and wait-free programming patterns
 * Ability to identify and resolve race conditions, deadlocks, and thread-safety issues
 * Expert-level experience with CMake for cross-platform build configuration
 * Proficiency with Docker for containerised development and deployment environments
 * Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
 * Advanced use of GDB for low-level debugging and post-mortem analysis
 * Proficiency with Valgrind (Memcheck, Helgrind, Callgrind) for memory and thread analysis
 * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
 * Equivalent industry experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
 * Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced C++ Expert Engineer with 10+ years years of hands-on, production-level experience to join our engineering team. In this role, the candidate will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, production-grade C++ systems. The candidate will play a key technical leadership role - driving architectural decisions, mentoring peers, and championing best practices across the software development lifecycle.

 * Architect, develop, and maintain complex, high-performance applications in C++ (C++11/14/17/20 and beyond)
 * Take ownership of critical system components with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance
 * Design and implement solutions involving advanced memory management and concurrent/multithreaded architecture
 * Lead code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices across the team
 * Define and maintain CMake-based build systems and manage multi-platform build configurations
 * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based containerisation workflows
 * Diagnose and resolve complex issues using tools such as GDB and Valgrind; lead performance profiling and tuning initiatives
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a Linux-based development environment
 * Contribute to and maintain automation scripts using Python and shell scripting
 * Interact with relational data sources using SQL where required
 * Manage source code, branching strategies, and release workflows using Git
 * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; drive technical growth across the team
 * Participate in system design discussions, technical planning, and effort estimation