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# Software Engineer (C++ Systems)

- **Company:** Thunder, Llc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $250,000.0 - $325,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Compilers, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Systems Theories, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), C++14
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-c-systems-san-francisco-ca--840214ca-af78-42ef-a201-f3ffe51165a1

## About the Role

Software Engineering, C++ Programming Language, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Cloud Computing, C++ Programming Language, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Securities, Multithreaded Programming, Debugging Skills, Operating Systems, * Exceptional modern C++: memory management, concurrency, performance, and systems-level abstraction design

 * Deep understanding of at least one of: operating systems, low-level networking, compilers, distributed systems, or computer architecture
 * Experience building and running performance-critical C++ in production
 * Strong Linux systems programming and debugging, and the ability to reason across unfamiliar layers of the stack
 * Ownership: you push a project from prototype to 100% done under tight deadlines, ship well-tested code without much oversight, and are happy to work directly with customers on hard production failures

Nice to have: CUDA or GPU systems, high-performance networking, distributed computing, compilers, or dynamic linking. Background at a trading firm (Citadel Securities, Jane Street, etc.), a hardware or AI infra company (NVIDIA, SambaNova, etc.), or a systems research group. Competitive programming, open-source, or research that shows strong fundamentals.

Logistics

Full-time, in person five days a week at our office in downtown San Francisco. Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.