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# Senior C/C++ Developer

- **Company:** Index Engines Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Software Engineering, Subversion, Backup and Restore, System Availability, Generative AI, Backend, Git, Build Management, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, GPT, Microservices
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5102ef87cfdf1973

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System design for system development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 4-7 years of professional experience in software engineering

 * Strong skills in C and Python
 * Experience with high-availability systems, clustering, or distributed storage/backup solutions
 * Familiarity with Agile or Scrum workflows
 * Hands-on experience with distributed systems and microservices
 * Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
 * Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPStrong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
*

We'd Love It If You Have

 * Experience with tools like SVN, Git, Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket
 * Comfort using GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) in development workflows
 * Experience administering Linux systems
 * Familiarity with backup technologies and database systems
 * Exposure to VMFS/SCSI development
 * Understanding of communication protocols
 * Basic knowledge of server hardware and networkingA Master's degree in computer science or a related field

## Description

Index Engines has an outstanding career opportunity for mid to senior level Software Engineers for our San Jose, CA office . The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, and support software for the Index Engines' Linux application and will work closely with the Index Engines' Support Organization to resolve customer issues.

What You'll Do

 * Design and build distributed systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure
 * Guide technical discussions and help shape architectural decisions
 * Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and platform components
 * Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Security teams
 * Enhance system performance, visibility, and resilience
 * Write clear, maintainable, and well-tested code
 * Contribute to code reviews and support the growth of junior engineers
 * Promote strong practices in development, CI/CD, and testingInvestigate and resolve production issues to maintain high availability
*


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