Top C++ Jobs in Richmond, VA

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.

Leads national electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering for water and wastewater projects. Responsibilities include client engagement, workload coordination, QA/QC, standards development, electrical and control system design, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, contractor submittal review, P&IDs, SCADA/PLC/DCS network drawings, and oversight of multiple project teams. Requires extensive water/wastewater EI&C experience, professional engineering licensure, AutoCAD expertise, and strong management capabilities.

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.

Design, develop, test, document, deploy, and support scalable full-stack applications using React, C#/.NET, and Hack. Build backend services, APIs, integrations, and AI-enabled capabilities including LLM workflows. Participate in Agile planning, code reviews, troubleshooting, client communication, and software delivery while applying modern architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices.

Build and validate reinforcement-learning tasks for AI agents exploring unfamiliar C repositories. Responsibilities include investigating runtime behavior, rewriting engineering questions, refining rubrics and foils, running validation workflows, documenting solutions, and addressing expert review. Work focuses on production systems such as PostgreSQL, Redis, OpenSSH, OpenSSL, and other foundational C codebases.

Leads hands-on full-stack development across architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and support. Designs secure, scalable C#/.NET and Angular applications, cloud integrations, APIs, and data solutions on AWS. Guides developers, establishes engineering standards, manages CI/CD and automated testing, troubleshoots complex issues, and drives cloud optimization, security, and technical debt reduction. Collaborates with product, architecture, DevOps, analytics, and project teams while supporting migration of on-premises applications to AWS.

Lead a development team while remaining hands-on in full-stack engineering. Design, build, test, deploy, and support secure web applications using C#/.NET, Angular, databases, and AWS. Drive cloud migrations, architecture, CI/CD automation, application security, troubleshooting, performance and cost optimization. Mentor developers, establish engineering standards, lead technical delivery, and collaborate with product, data, DevOps, and architecture teams.

Design, implement, test, and modernize backend services and integrations (TypeScript/Node.js and C++). Lead large projects, write technical specifications and API contracts, enforce coding standards, coach engineers, and drive legacy-to-modern migrations within online banking and core systems.

Architects, develops, and maintains high-performance C++ applications with advanced memory management and multithreaded architectures. Owns critical system components, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, debugging, profiling, and performance tuning. Leads code reviews, technical planning, and system design while mentoring engineers. Works in Linux environments with Python, shell scripting, SQL, and Git, and collaborates across teams to improve reliability, scalability, and technical growth.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.