Principal C++ Software Engineer - Cork

Location Cork
Contact name: Peter Gilhooly

Contact email: pgilhooly@softwareplacements.ie
Job ref: 1343
Published: 30 days ago

Principal C++ Software Engineer – Cork  €80k–€95k + RSUs

We're looking for an experienced Principal C++ Software Engineer to help shape the architecture of a next-generation desktop platform used in the design of advanced semiconductor technology.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building high-performance C++ applications, designing scalable multi-threaded workflows, and developing modern Qt-based desktop applications. You'll also have the opportunity to work with Agentic AI and LLM technologies, integrating AI-assisted workflows into a sophisticated engineering platform.

Key Skills:

  • 7+ years' experience in modern C++ (C++17+)

  • Strong background in multi-threading, performance optimisation and scalable software architecture

  • Linux development, debugging and profiling (GDB, Valgrind)

  • Python scripting

  • Qt experience is highly desirable

  • Interest or experience in AI/LLM integration is a strong advantage

What's on Offer:

  • Salary €80,000–€95,000 + RSUs

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Private medical & dental, pension, life assurance & income protection

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & gym subsidy

  • 5 paid volunteer days

  • Join a Fortune 100 company recognised as a Great Place to Work®

If you're passionate about high-performance C++ development and want to help build AI-enabled engineering software used by leading technology companies worldwide, I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Peter Gilhooly
? 086 418 7949, 01 525 4645
? pgilhooly@softwareplacements.ie

Please send your CV in Word format. Unfortunately the client can only consider candidates with EU or UK Citizenship or who have as Stamp 4 Visa