Software Development Engineer II, Guidance (C++)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Development Engineer II, Guidance (C++) in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to drive the development of advanced routing and navigation services. In this role, you will design, implement, and operate high-performance systems that power real-time guidance for a diverse set of customers, including automotive OEMs and niche clients. You will work on solving complex routing challenges, building scalable, low-latency services, and developing tools that enable creative navigation solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge geospatial and traffic technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced, and technically challenging environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about performance-critical systems, enjoys tackling hard problems, and thrives in a data-driven engineering culture.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-volume, low-latency backend services for routing and navigation.
• Solve complex guidance scenarios and provide highly customizable routing solutions for diverse customer needs.
• Build tools and frameworks that empower other engineers to create innovative navigation experiences.
• Operate and optimize distributed systems with a focus on reliability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering best practices and service quality.
• Use experiments and data analysis to drive improvements in performance, reliability, and user experience.

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable, high-performance backend systems.
• Strong experience with modern C++ and Linux server applications, or equivalent expertise in Go, Rust, or JVM-based systems.
• Solid understanding of operating systems, distributed systems, fault tolerance, and service discovery.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a data-driven, experimental approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to work across the full technology stack and adapt to new technical areas.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with geospatial data, mapping, or traffic telemetry systems.
• Background in real-time or performance-critical software.
• Familiarity with containerized cloud environments and distributed computing patterns.

• Competitive base salary ($157,675 – $213,325, plus potential adjustment for higher-cost locations).
• Performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and mentorship.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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