Senior C++ Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior C++ Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency systems for an AI-driven cybersecurity platform with an accent on modern C++ (C++17/20) and native systems programming. Focus on building memory-safe, scalable code, performance profiling, and developing innovative defenses against unknown cyber threats.

Location: Must be able to work from the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity, protecting nearly 10,000 organizations worldwide with its proprietary Active AI Security Platform.

What you will do

• Develop and prototype innovative features using modern C++ standards.
• Optimize high-performance, low-latency native systems for scalability and robustness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure, production-grade code.
• Conduct performance analysis, profiling, and concurrency optimization.
• Contribute to the development of native tooling for malware forensics and threat defense.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in modern C++ (C++17/20) and systems-level development.
• Experience with performance analysis, multithreading, and memory management.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and development tooling like CMake and GDB.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity from the Cambridge office.
• Analytical mindset with an interest in cybersecurity and low-level systems.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cloud computing environments.
• Experience with Python or Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and life insurance (4x base salary).
• 23 days of holiday (increasing to 25) plus an additional birthday day off.
• Enhanced family leave and Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.