Senior C++ Software Engineer

As a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Omicron Media, your primary responsibilities include C++ network server programming in a Linux environment, troubleshooting issues in large-scale deployments, and performing analyses on performance and scalability. You will also play a key role in evolving our storage architectures, making your input invaluable to the team.

To qualify as a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Omicron Media, candidates should have strong experience in C++ programming within a Linux environment. Familiarity with parallelism, such as POSIX threads, as well as troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science is preferred.

At Omicron Media, the work environment for the Senior C++ Software Engineer is a delightful mix of in-office and remote flexibility. Teams enjoy social and meeting opportunities in Winter Park, Florida, while also being empowered to work comfortably from home.

For a Senior C++ Software Engineer at Omicron Media, openness to feedback and a spirit of collaboration during code reviews are crucial personal skills. We value teamwork and encourage engineers to engage in constructive discussions and improvement practices.

Senior C++ Software Engineers at Omicron Media primarily work with C++ in a Linux environment. Familiarity with networking protocols, sockets, TCP, and additional programming languages like Python, PHP, or Perl is desirable, enhancing overall functionality and integrations.

In interviews for the Senior C++ Software Engineer position, highlight specific projects where you utilized C++ in Linux. Discuss challenges you faced and how you overcame them, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and knowledge of Linux systems.

When answering this question, detail your methodology for identifying and addressing scalability issues. Mention frameworks or tools you have used and provide specific examples of situations in which you successfully implemented solutions.

Discuss your analytical and systematic approach to troubleshooting. Explain how you gather data, identify patterns, and isolate problems, and provide an example where you resolved a critical issue in a scalable environment.

Emphasize the importance of code reviews in fostering collaboration and maintaining code quality. Share experiences where your input or the input of others led to significant improvements in code stability and performance.

Mention resources such as online courses, forums, and C++ community events that help you stay updated. Relate any recent trends you've integrated into your work and how they enhanced your projects.

Discuss your experiences with parallelism and concurrency, specifically with POSIX threads or equivalent methodologies. Emphasize the significance of performance optimization in multi-threaded applications and the impact on user experience.

Provide a specific scenario where you identified a performance bottleneck and detail the steps you took to resolve it. Include before-and-after comparisons to showcase the effectiveness of your solution.

Explain your understanding of networking protocols, specifically TCP, and discuss their relevance in server programming. Share experiences where you applied this knowledge in your past projects.

Research Omicron Media and express your views on its innovative approach to technology and engaging workplace culture. Highlight how these factors align with your values and career objectives.

Illustrate a positive attitude towards feedback, emphasizing how you view it as a constructive part of the development process. Share an example where feedback improved your work, showing your commitment to growth.