Senior Software Developer (C++)

TL;DR

Senior Software Developer (C++): Developing and optimizing high-performance datapath components for event-driven messaging middleware with an accent on low-latency message processing and hardware-software interaction. Focus on building multi-threaded C++ applications, debugging complex system flows, and ensuring reliability in hardware-accelerated environments.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary: $140,000–$170,000

Company

hirify.global provides event-driven architecture and messaging middleware to help enterprises unlock data silos and modernize IT infrastructure through AI, cloud, and IoT integration.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain performance-oriented datapath software for high-throughput messaging brokers.
• Optimize multi-threaded C++ code for complex, low-latency messaging environments.
• Analyze and improve software interactions with hardware components, including FPGAs and network processors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build robust system features.
• Debug complex applications using core files and system-level performance analysis.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience writing multi-threaded, performance-oriented C++ code.
• Expertise in network programming, including POSIX sockets, TCP/IP, and Ethernet.
• Solid experience with real-time applications within a Linux environment.
• Strong background in debugging complex applications and investigating system-level performance.
• Deep interest in hardware interfaces, processor cache hierarchies, and kernel-level interactions.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with messaging protocols such as MQTT, AMQP, or JMS.
• Experience working with Cavium Octeon or similar network processors.
• Previous design or architecture experience with messaging brokers like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kafka.
• Proficiency in AI-assisted development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid-first workplace offering flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading messaging middleware used by global enterprises.
• Commitment to professional growth through structured training programs.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focusing on craftsmanship, trust, and human experience.
• Social and inclusive team environment with a focus on creativity and fun.