Sr. Software Engineer (C++)

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Job description

Software Engineer (C++) - Perm - Austin, TX

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

An American Company is seeking an Software Engineer (C++) in Austin, TX.

Role Description

• Work with a small and talented team to develop scalable, highly performant platform services

• Develop and contribute to C++ and C# SDKs used by AAA titles to integrate against common game services

• Implement new features and services to support the needs of multiple teams

• Participate in the ongoing effort to improve our platform infrastructure, with the goal of achieving ever increasing service availability

• Develop unit and integration test code to validate service reliability

Skills & Requirements

• A degree in computer science, or a related field

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Good communication skills

• Strong understanding of C++

• Prior development work on distributed systems and client/server architectures

• Strong data-structure, logic, and algorithm skills

• Experience with protocol and API design

• Database development experience in one or more of the following: MySQL, Oracle, Cassandra, etc.

• Self-motivated and able to break down complex tasks

A desire to help make the service the best that it can be for our players

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends . Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.