Software Engineer C++

Senior Software Engineer C++ (m/f/d)

Rohde & Schwarz| Kiel, Germany

Vacancy #16216 |Temporary Staffing (AUG) | Start: 01 May 2026

| Up to 24 months | 30–40 h/week| Up to 60% remote

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, high-performance, and scalable software solutions in C++
• Drive test automation and write meaningful unit and integration tests (e.g. with Catch2)
• Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and overall engineering quality
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers, fostering their professional growth
• Act as the primary technical contact for complex engineering challenges; conduct regular pair programming sessions

Requirements

Technical

• Several years of professional software development experience with a focus on modern C++ (C++23) and Qt
• Solid knowledge of software design patterns
• Experience architecting complex distributed systems

Personal & Language Skills

• Proven track record of technically leading development teams
• Enjoys explaining complex topics clearly and patiently to colleagues at all levels
• German: business fluent (C1 or above) |English: working proficiency
• Willingness to obtain NfD security clearance (standard nationality requirements apply)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.