Top Remote C++ Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Design and develop scalable C++ software for endpoint state and control across Windows, macOS, and potentially Linux. Build reliable, multi-process systems that enforce endpoint behavior, manage local state, support IPC, and operate across millions of devices. Responsibilities include implementing features, improving platform performance, writing design documents, defining architecture and IPC contracts, and making technical decisions in an evolving, sparsely documented environment.

Develop and test systems-level C++ software that defines and enforces endpoint behavior. Initially, the engineer will own testing infrastructure and coverage for two active projects, then contribute to feature development. The role requires strong C++ fundamentals, automated testing experience, and interest in operating-system concepts such as processes, file systems, services, and APIs. Work includes learning unfamiliar systems, collaborating effectively, and supporting reliable endpoint security and management capabilities.

Develop and architect a cross-platform C++ endpoint patching agent for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Responsibilities include code reviews, mentoring engineers, improving development processes, collaborating across patching teams, and translating product needs into resilient technical designs. The role involves system-level APIs, patch installation and rollback logic, embedded databases, and client-server integration.

Develop and maintain a cross-platform C++ endpoint agent that detects, installs, validates, and rolls back operating system and third-party software patches. Responsibilities include code review, mentoring engineers, improving development processes, collaborating across teams, and translating product needs into technical designs. The role requires system-level development across Windows, macOS, and Linux using modern C++, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, SQLite, and CMake.

Design, develop, and field high-performance Ground Control Station and C2 software using C++/Qt/QML and QGroundControl. Lead architecture and technical direction, mentor engineers, define APIs/ICDs, debug integration/latency issues, support field tests, implement post-mission debrief tools, and ensure interoperability with C2 standards.

Lead end-to-end development of secure, scalable web applications and data solutions supporting clinical trial operations. Design frontend and backend components using C#/.NET, Angular, AWS, and relational or non-relational databases. Guide architecture, testing, deployment, CI/CD, security, cloud optimization, and regulatory compliance. Mentor developers, oversee technical delivery, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead migration and modernization of on-premises applications to AWS.

Develop and support scalable enterprise web applications for Allstate’s Individual Health Sales business. Responsibilities include designing systems, building full-stack features with C#, ASP.NET, and front-end frameworks, practicing test-driven development, creating CI/CD pipelines, supporting production software, and collaborating in Agile/Scrum ceremonies. The role also involves API and database development, technical decision-making, debugging, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of core MarkLogic database features using C++. Build scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems; optimize performance; debug complex server-side issues; and mentor engineers. Collaborate with product, development, QA, and documentation teams to deliver secure, high-quality database capabilities involving search, security, language runtimes, JavaScript integration, scalability, and reliability.

Lead development of core client systems and engine-level infrastructure in Unity/C#. Diagnose and fix cross-cutting performance issues, upgrade third-party SDKs, evolve build tooling, produce design docs, scope multi-week infrastructure initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive profiling, optimization, and architecture changes to enable future features.

Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using C# and .NET. Design and optimize MySQL schemas and queries, troubleshoot production and staging issues, improve performance and scalability, document architecture, and uphold code quality and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote environment while contributing to development best practices and continuous improvement.

Lead architecture, design, integration, and validation of spacecraft TT&C communications systems. Drive RF link budgets, system requirements, ground-space integration, system-level analysis, testing, and launch readiness. Mentor a multidisciplinary team, troubleshoot RF/communications anomalies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support regulatory/licensing and verification activities.

Evaluate AI coding-agent interactions for usefulness, correctness, engineering judgment, reasoning quality, and developer trust. Provide clear, opinionated feedback, distinguish response-quality levels, and help define standards for excellent interactions with tools such as OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor. This contract role requires staff- or principal-level software engineering experience and familiarity with modern AI-assisted development workflows.

The C# / .NET Developer will design and maintain middleware applications, build Shopify integrations, and support a mobile app backend in a remote work environment.

Design and evaluate performance engineering tasks for AI training/evaluation. Optimize runtime, compilers, memory, CPU/GPU and concurrency. Produce documented solutions, evaluate AI-generated code, and build evaluation frameworks and scoring rubrics while collaborating with researchers and SMEs.

Develop user interface components for ArcGIS Pro using C# and WPF, work in an agile team, and design software solutions for raster and imagery processing.

PrivateID seeks a Principal C++ Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to lead complex systems and scale their platform in a remote-first environment.

Build and maintain scalable, cloud-native APIs using .NET. Enhance core platform components, lead architecture and testing discussions, optimize telemetry and performance, collaborate cross-functionally, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members.

You will develop and maintain components of the LLVM based toolchain, collaborating with the community while ensuring platform-specific optimizations and tests.

Perform civil/structural engineering and design tasks for power plant upgrades and new projects under senior supervision. Assist with calculations, modifications, equipment walkdowns, and design changes to improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. Work involves field and office duties, travel to client sites, and maintaining unescorted nuclear plant access.

Lead technical direction for a major product domain, reduce architectural debt, mentor engineers, standardize AI-agent workflows, and design scalable backend solutions integrating LLMs and cloud services. Drive cross-team RFCs, cookbook standards, and adopt agentic AI tooling while balancing security, quality, and delivery.

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.

Build, integrate, and stress-test full-stack applications and backend services that leverage advanced AI models. Develop production APIs, front-end features, databases, and cloud infrastructure; troubleshoot integrations; prototype rapidly and deliver high-quality code and documentation in fast-moving environments.

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Bloomerang, you will lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance SaaS solutions while utilizing .NET and AI tools. You will ensure scalable, maintainable applications, advocate for Agile workflows, and focus on quality outcomes in software development.

Contribute to and optimize the performance of ClickHouse, assist with debugging, collaborate with teams, and engage with the open-source community.

Develop and optimize ultra-low-latency, high-performance trading infrastructure in modern C++. Implement and tune order execution, market data connectivity, multi-threaded systems, and risk modules. Profile and benchmark real-time systems, collaborate with quants and traders, and maintain robust, fault-tolerant continuous trading operations.