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ALTA IT Services, LLC lists this C++ Engineer opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: C++ Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 depending on experience
We are looking for a C++ Engineer to work with one of our larger clients located in Houston, TX. This person will be working on the Data Science focus on field operations optimization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned C++ engineer with extensive experience in very large, performance‑critical codebases, strong skills in multithreading and optimization, and the ability to safely extend and modernize a 2.5M-line production system that supports real‑time field operations. This person will be reporting to the Data Engineering Manager.
Experience Required
Strong command of Modern C++
Deep understanding of: Memory management (manual, smart pointers, memory leaks, custom allocators)
Object-oriented design (inheritance, polymorphism, design patterns)
Templates and metaprogramming
Concurrency & multithreading (locks, atomic operations, thread safety)
STL (Standard Template Library) – containers, algorithms, iterators
Exception safety and error handling patterns
Codebase Navigation & Maintenance
Comfortable working in very large codebases (millions of LOC)
Ability to reverse-engineer undocumented or sparsely documented code
Experience in refactoring without breaking functionality
Debugging complex, cross-module issues
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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