Software Engineer II (C/C++)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (C/C++): Develop and maintain C/C++ components within high-performance embedded database and modern application platform with an accent on low-level systems, database performance, and scalability. Focus on core database improvements, OS-level functionality including concurrency and memory management, and system reliability.

Location: Based in Vilnius or elsewhere in Lithuania. Choose your own hybrid/remote work model.

Salary: €28,700 - €53,300 /year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Salary range applies only to candidates in Lithuania.

Company

Stable and well-established business developing jBASE MV Application Server for scalable, mission-critical systems.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain C/C++ components within the platform.
• Work with core database components and contribute to performance improvements.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues with guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support system-level functionality related to operating systems, concurrency, and memory management.
• Work in both Windows and UNIX environments.

Requirements

• Approximately 2 years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development.
• Basic understanding of database fundamentals (ACID, indexing, transactions).
• Familiarity with operating system concepts: processes/threads, memory usage, file systems.
• Understanding of common data structures and algorithms.
• General knowledge of networking and basic security principles.
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to explore and solve problems.
• Eagerness to grow skills in both Windows and UNIX environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with debugging tools (gdb, Valgrind).
• Exposure to MultiValue databases.
• Interest in low-level systems or database internals.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor).
• Basic understanding of machine learning or AI concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Health Insurance from Day 1: Choose from 3 great options.
• Generous Time Off: Unlimited annual leave holidays, plus Juneteenth as an extra day off.
• Rocket enhanced parental leave benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program – Digital Courses & Meditations, Certified Personal Coaching & Personal Therapy sessions.
• Workcation Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from a vacation spot.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities.