High Performance C++17/20+ Engineer Required

C++ Systems Engineer - High-Performance Data Processing | $3000 Fixed

I'm looking for an experienced C++ engineer to work on a systems-level project involving high-performance data processing and an existing C++ codebase.

Budget: $3000 fixed price
Language: C++17/20+
Environment: Linux / Git

## Project

The project involves extending and improving an existing C++ application according to a detailed technical specification.

The work will involve understanding the existing architecture, implementing new functionality, and ensuring that the changes integrate cleanly with the current codebase.

The project is intended for an engineer who is comfortable working below the application level and cares about performance, correctness, maintainability, and clean design.

## Requirements

Strong practical experience with:

* C++17 or newer
* STL
* Object-oriented and modern C++ design
* Multithreading/concurrency
* Git
* Debugging and troubleshooting
* Writing production-quality code

Experience with systems programming, networking, high-performance computing, storage engines, embedded systems, financial technology, or other performance-sensitive software is a plus.

## What I Expect

The developer should be able to:

* Understand an existing codebase quickly
* Follow an existing architecture and coding style
* Implement functionality without unnecessary rewrites
* Identify and handle edge cases
* Write maintainable and testable code
* Communicate clearly about technical issues and progress

## Proposal

Please include:

1. Years of practical C++ experience.
2. C++ standards you regularly use.
3. One or two examples of technically challenging C++ projects you have completed.
4. Your experience with multithreading/concurrency and performance optimization.
5. Your experience working with existing C++ codebases.
6. Your availability and estimated completion time.

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I will provide the detailed project specification and relevant codebase to the selected developer.