Top Senior C++ Jobs in Houston, TX

Own design, implementation, and production support of Windows kernel-mode enforcement drivers (filesystem, process/thread, handles, registry) and the kernel/user-mode enforcement boundary. Reduce enforcement latency at scale, extend enforcement to containers and isolation, ensure compatibility across Windows builds, handle driver signing and deployment, collaborate cross-platform on policy and the Rust userspace agent, and mentor engineers while driving technical direction and operational stability.

Lead development of the robot platform software: real-time control loops, hardware abstraction, deterministic messaging, and robot API/SDK. Ensure timing guarantees, fault recovery, diagnostics, and long-term API stability. Set platform architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with controls, perception, and operations teams to produce reliable on-robot systems for industrial deployments.

Design and optimize high-performance C++/CUDA libraries for GPU-based data processing. Improve multi-node GPU communication (UcxExchange), optimize Presto GPU query performance, and lead enhancements across Presto, Velox, and cuDF projects for efficient DataFrame and database acceleration.

Lead engineering of core scheduling and orchestration subsystems for an orbital edge compute platform. Own an MVP for autonomous scheduling across compute node fleets, scale to larger satellite fleets with data sovereignty, design performant and reliable distributed engines, build scheduling and workload-placement logic for intermittent-connectivity edge environments, and provide technical leadership while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, customer-focused solutions.

Analyze and optimize HPC application performance across CPU and multi-node multi-GPU systems by driving compiler and library improvements. Port and tune applications, evaluate compiler/runtime/driver impacts, and collaborate with compiler development and application engineering teams to deliver performance enhancements.

Lead cross-stack adoption of modern toolchains, build and code-health practices, and performance workflows on NVIDIA CPU platforms. Integrate and validate compilers, linkers, cross-compilation, and CI; profile and optimize large codebases; build automation and playbooks; drive integration blockers to owners and communicate measurable before-and-after results to engineering teams and leadership.

Work as the US-based technical face for Bitmovin's Encoding team: contribute production C++/Java/Kotlin code, triage and resolve customer encoding incidents during US hours, run on-site integrations and workshops, and feed field learnings into sprint planning and the product roadmap.

Build and maintain the GG App across Windows, macOS, and iOS including installers, background services, auto-update systems, enterprise deployment paths, health reporting, AWS backend, and documentation. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, participate in on-call support, and champion AI adoption and automation across engineering.

Participate in full SDLC building and integrating software for DoD customers. Develop C++/Python systems, curate synthetic geospatial raster data, apply TDD, operate in DevSecOps pipelines, and use containerization and CI/CD for deployment and testing.

Define and execute verification plans for block-to-full-chip ASICs using SystemVerilog/UVM. Build testbenches, assertions, constrained-random and directed tests, manage regressions and CI, run simulations, triage failures, close coverage, and support silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug while collaborating across architecture, RTL, DFT, firmware, and physical design teams.

The role involves modeling and verifying analog/mixed-signal IPs, collaborating with teams for optimal performance in communication SoCs.

The role involves designing and optimizing GPU architectures for AI Inference, analyzing hardware-software relationships, and developing performance models.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will architect AI-enabled systems, mentor teams, and guide technical decisions for scalable products.

Design and implement an LLVM-based backend JIT compiler for NVIDIA GPUs. Develop compiler passes and optimizations, focusing on high performance and low compile time. Collaborate with hardware, compiler, and application teams to resolve issues and influence future GPU architectures.

As a Senior Architect, you will lead teams in modern data architecture, design data pipelines, and deliver analytical solutions while mentoring junior members and managing technical projects.

Lead architecture and scaling of the AV simulation engine, develop high-fidelity vehicle dynamics and multi-body physics, integrate rendering and sensor-simulation, ensure determinism and performance, own unified evaluation metrics backend, collaborate with HiL partners, lead design/code reviews, and mentor engineers.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and build scalable market data systems, improve API architecture, and enhance overall system performance, contributing to Alpaca's infrastructure for trading financial assets.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll collaborate with customers to design and implement scalable real-time applications, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the developer experience on the LiveKit platform.

As a Staff Backend Engineer for Tempo, you'll lead technical initiatives, own core component architecture, drive operational excellence, mentor engineers, and contribute to open-source projects, focusing on enhancing Grafana's tracing capabilities and API development.

Own and patch Chromium/Firefox C++ source to build an in-house stealth browser. Fix fingerprinting at the engine level (navigator, WebGL, canvas, fonts, Client Hints), eliminate CDP leaks, maintain per-OS fingerprint profiles, continuously rebase patches, build validation tooling, and debug detection issues to keep automation indistinguishable from real users.

Bitwise Alchemy seeks a Senior Engine Programmer with 7+ years of software engineering experience to solve complex problems for clients in the AAA game industry, working in a flexible, remote environment without crunch time.

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Offchain Labs, you'll tackle complex distributed systems challenges, optimizing performance and contributing to the security and scalability of blockchain technology.

The Mission Systems Lead will direct the development and integration of mission system architectures for tactical aircraft, ensuring effective capabilities for U.S. and coalition forces, while engaging with vendors and teams to balance costs and mission outcomes.

Lead the development of Android products, design SDKs, enhance security measures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate in fraud prevention.

Seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build cloud-deployed systems. Must have extensive programming and leadership experience in software engineering.