Key skills
C++CAWS
About this role
C++ Developer - Contract - Raleigh, NC - $65.00 - $68.00/hr.
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a C++ Developer in Raleigh, NC.
Role Description
Design, develop, and maintain high performance C++ applications using modern standards (C++11/14/17+)
Support Linux migration and porting of large C++ codebases from Windows to Ubuntu (24.04 preferred)
Perform bug remediation, stabilization, and support during QA and testing phases
Analyze, generate, and interpret heap dumps and core dumps to diagnose memory leaks, corruption, and excessive memory usage
Apply strong expertise in memory management, RAII, pointers, object lifecycles, and custom allocators
Debug complex runtime issues using tools such as gdb, heaptrack (or equivalent) profiling utilities
Optimize CPU intensive components for performance, scalability, and reliability
Conduct and act on findings from static code analysis and performance/load testing
Compare and tune Windows vs. Linux runtime behavior, system calls, and performance characteristics
Support application decoupling and modularization in tightly coupled C++ systems
Participate in code reviews, enforce coding and memory safety standards, and ensure code quality
Assist with capacity planning, instance sizing, and platform tuning in Linux/AWS environments
Document root cause analysis, remediation steps, and performance findings
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a C++ Developer in Raleigh, NC.
Role Description
Design, develop, and maintain high performance C++ applications using modern standards (C++11/14/17+)
Support Linux migration and porting of large C++ codebases from Windows to Ubuntu (24.04 preferred)
Perform bug remediation, stabilization, and support during QA and testing phases
Analyze, generate, and interpret heap dumps and core dumps to diagnose memory leaks, corruption, and excessive memory usage
Apply strong expertise in memory management, RAII, pointers, object lifecycles, and custom allocators
Debug complex runtime issues using tools such as gdb, heaptrack (or equivalent) profiling utilities
Optimize CPU intensive components for performance, scalability, and reliability
Conduct and act on findings from static code analysis and performance/load testing
Compare and tune Windows vs. Linux runtime behavior, system calls, and performance characteristics
Support application decoupling and modularization in tightly coupled C++ systems
Participate in code reviews, enforce coding and memory safety standards, and ensure code quality
Assist with capacity planning, instance sizing, and platform tuning in Linux/AWS environments
Document root cause analysis, remediation steps, and performance findings
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?
Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
#LI-DNI