Software Development Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer (C++): Developing and maintaining the core replication engine for AWS Database Migration Service with an accent on high-volume database migration paths for PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server. Focus on diagnosing complex production issues, implementing security fixes, and leveraging AI-powered engineering tools to ensure system reliability at scale.

Location: Onsite in Dublin, Ireland

hirify.global

A global leader in cloud computing and e-commerce, providing a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and platform services to customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and implement features and fixes in the C/C++ replication engine.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues including crashes, memory corruption, and CDC failures.
• Develop automated test coverage using scalable platforms and combinatorial testing.
• Deliver security fixes and contribute to compliance initiatives.
• Participate in on-call rotations and triage production incidents.
• Collaborate with database engineers to reproduce and fix customer-reported issues.

Requirements

• Experience programming in C/C++ or other software languages.
• Experience leading architecture and design of large-scale systems.
• Experience in debugging, profiling, and implementing software engineering best practices.
• Experience with relational database technology such as Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Ability to work onsite in Dublin, Ireland.

Nice to have

• Experience with database replication technologies like CDC or logical replication.
• Experience with memory safety tooling such as AddressSanitizer or Valgrind.
• Experience operating services at scale in multi-region deployments.
• Experience with security vulnerability remediation.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth.
• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups.
• Focus on work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements.
• Access to advanced engineering tools and AI-powered development workflows.