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Ship high-performance systems and embedded applications with senior C++ engineers who optimize for speed and reliability.

From performance-critical backends to real-time trading systems and embedded firmware, our C++ developers help you launch faster with AI-assisted delivery, maintain strict performance budgets, and keep roadmap execution predictable.

C++ delivery governance

Governance built for stable and secure systems releases

Reduce production risk with explicit performance controls, memory safety standards, and release monitoring tailored to C++ systems.

Controls teams ask for before launch

Performance, stability, and safety discipline mapped to how modern C++ systems actually ship.

Shortlist turnaround

4.0 days median across recent C++ roles

Kickoff speed

9 days median from selection to sprint start

90-day continuity

95% of engagements active after month three

Memory safety and code quality

Secure coding practices, RAII discipline, and static analysis to reduce memory and concurrency bugs.

Security-ready

Clear IP and source code ownership

Full ownership of C++ source code and build artifacts from day one.

Legal-ready

Performance and health monitoring

Real-time tracking of latency, memory usage, and system health in production.

Efficiency-focused

Talent pool preview

Vetted C++ Developer profiles ready to interview

Review a balanced shortlist with specialist, senior, and principal depth so you can hire for immediate delivery and long-term technical leadership.

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Abdullah U.

Senior C++ Developer

Vetted

8 years

Role-matched

C++17Low-LatencyTrading SystemsProtocol Buffers

Led the development of a high-frequency trading platform, implementing low-latency order execution and reducing system latency by 40% through optimization.

FJ

Farhan J.

C++ Developer

Vetted

6 years

Role-matched

EmbeddedC++20RTOSCMake

Built real-time firmware for IoT devices and industrial control systems, maintaining strict timing and memory constraints across multiple deployments.

AY

Arsalan Y.

Principal C++ Developer

VettedArchitect

12 years

Role-matched

System ArchitecturePerformancegRPCCross-Platform

Architected a high-throughput media processing pipeline for a SaaS platform, improving throughput by 50% while reducing infrastructure costs.

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C++ engagement options

Choose the engagement model that matches your systems roadmap

Start with focused systems work or scale to a full engineering pod as your project complexity grows.

Model selection support

We map C++ role shape to roadmap pressure, technical complexity, and stakeholder expectations.

Part-time C++ support

Best for iterative systems work, bug fixes, and ongoing maintenance.

Starts from $2,000 / month

Best for: Steady improvements and maintenance

  • 20-25 hrs/week
  • C++ sprint support
  • Weekly progress reporting

Large-scale systems redesigns and platform migrations are scoped separately.

Full-time C++ developer

Recommended

Best for core systems feature delivery with daily ownership and production momentum.

Starts from $4,000 / month ($25/hour)

Best for: Active systems roadmap execution and product integration

  • 40 hrs/week
  • Full ownership
  • Daily progress updates

Third-party licensing and platform costs are billed separately.

C++ engineering pod (2 C++ Devs + 1 QA + 1 PM)

Best for new product launches, major feature sets, and cross-functional execution.

Starts from $12,000 / month

Best for: High-stakes initiatives with significant coordination needs

  • Cross-functional pod
  • Parallel workstreams
  • End-to-end orchestration

Specialized security audits are scoped separately.

C++ hiring process

From systems roadmap to production contribution in under two weeks

The process is tuned for C++ delivery risk: architecture fit, performance depth, and release reliability.

Typical kickoff window

Most teams start C++ delivery with selected talent in 7-14 days.

Decision points are explicit: C++ implementation depth, performance discipline, and communication quality are validated before kickoff.

  1. 1

    Systems goal alignment and scope

    Step 1

    We map your performance objectives, technical requirements, and platform constraints to define role scope and success metrics.

    Day 1-2
  2. 2

    Shortlist with relevant C++ context

    Step 2

    Review candidates with prior experience in similar systems domains, performance patterns, or embedded constraints.

    Day 2-5
  3. 3

    Technical validation with C++ scenarios

    Step 3

    Interviews test C++ implementation logic, memory management depth, and performance-specific tradeoff handling.

    Day 5-10
  4. 4

    Onboarding and sprint integration

    Step 4

    Selected engineers join your workflows with clear ownership and immediate first-sprint goals.

    Day 7-14

Why product teams hire us for C++

C++ execution tuned for performance, reliability, and operational confidence

You get engineers who can build production-grade systems without the overhead of a traditional C++ team. Best-rate positioning with quality controls.

Built for high-stakes systems delivery

Designed for teams shipping fintech platforms, embedded systems, SaaS backends, and performance-critical applications.

Typical start

9 days median to sprint kickoff

Performance lift

25-35% median latency improvement

Release speed

30% increase in monthly production releases

Fast ramp on C++ codebases

Engineers integrate into your architecture, build patterns, and release flow quickly.

Velocity

Focus on performance and stability

Engineers prioritize memory safety and testing to ensure a high-quality user experience.

Reliability

High-performance systems

Delivery decisions account for latency, throughput, and efficient resource utilization.

Performance

Service scope

C++ use cases mapped to business outcomes, not just code

Use this service scope to match your systems roadmap to the right implementation pattern, whether you need performance gains, embedded delivery, or legacy modernization.

Systems and Performance Delivery

1

High-performance backend and core services

Our C++ developers build low-latency, memory-efficient systems for trading platforms, media processing, and SaaS backends where performance and reliability are critical.

2

Real-time and embedded systems

Hire C++ engineers to develop embedded firmware, IoT device drivers, and real-time control systems with strict timing and resource constraints.

3

Legacy C++ modernization and migration

Modernize legacy C++ codebases to C++17/20 standards, improving maintainability, safety, and performance while reducing technical debt.

Product and Feature Delivery

1

Database and storage drivers

Build high-throughput database connectors, custom storage engines, or caching layers that integrate with PostgreSQL, Redis, or custom solutions.

2

Media and streaming pipelines

Implement video transcoding, audio processing, or real-time streaming components for content platforms and media workflows.

3

Internal operations and tooling

Develop performance-critical internal tools for data processing, analytics pipelines, or operations automation that require C++ efficiency.

Integration and Scale

1

Cross-language integration (Python, Rust)

Build C++ libraries and bindings for Python, Rust, or other runtimes to expose high-performance logic to broader application stacks.

2

Performance profiling and optimization

Hire C++ developers to identify bottlenecks, reduce memory allocation overhead, and optimize hot paths for latency-sensitive applications.

3

CI/CD and build system modernization

Modernize CMake builds, automate testing workflows, and establish release guardrails for consistent deployment across platforms.

Engineering stack

Production-ready C++ stack for performance, safety, and maintainability

Stack choices are optimized for low latency, memory safety, and long-term maintainability across systems and embedded products.

C++17/20
STL
Boost
CMake
Conan
Bazel
GCC / Clang
Google Test
Catch2
Valgrind
perf
Qt
gRPC
Protocol Buffers
OpenSSL
Docker
Linux
Embedded (ARM, RTOS)

Hiring readiness

C++ hiring playbook: evaluate quickly and onboard with less risk

Use this decision hub to align C++ interview depth, set performance boundaries, and connect hiring to measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities / Role Scope

Owns

  • C++ implementation with high performance and safety standards
  • Core systems and library architecture design
  • Performance profiling and optimization
  • Release-ready code with test coverage and clear documentation

Collaborates on

  • Product teams to define systems roadmap and performance requirements
  • Backend and platform engineers for integration and API contracts
  • DevOps teams for build and deployment automation
  • Security teams for risk assessment and compliance audits

Interview Questions

Structured by level for consistent and faster interviewer calibration.

junior

Fundamentals and execution reliability

  1. What is RAII and why is it important in C++?
  2. What is the difference between a pointer and a reference?
  3. What are smart pointers and when would you use unique_ptr vs shared_ptr?
  4. How do you handle memory allocation and deallocation in C++?

mid

Delivery ownership and decision quality

  1. How do you manage concurrency and thread safety in C++?
  2. What are move semantics and how do they improve performance?
  3. How do you design a C++ API for cross-language integration?
  4. How do you profile and optimize a performance-critical C++ application?
  5. What are the tradeoffs between different C++ build systems (CMake, Bazel)?

senior

Architecture, risk control, and leadership

  1. How do you architect a low-latency trading system in C++?
  2. How do you approach a large-scale migration from C++03 to C++17/20?
  3. How do you design for real-time constraints in embedded systems?
  4. How do you balance performance optimization with maintainability and safety?
  5. How would you implement a high-throughput data processing pipeline with strict memory budgets?

Why Outsource This Role

Faster systems delivery

Ship performance-critical features without overloading your core team. AI-assisted delivery aligned to customer requirements reduces turnaround time.

Median kickoff: 9 days from role approval

Cost efficiency at $25/hour

Scale your C++ engineering bandwidth at a predictable rate. Cost efficiency through selective AI acceleration keeps total delivery cost competitive.

Starts from $25/hour for C++ engineering

Performance and reliability

Improve application speed and maintain strict performance budgets with engineers who know C++ tradeoffs.

Median latency improvement: 25-35% in 8 weeks

Lower delivery risk

Use modern C++ practices, RAII, and rigorous testing to reduce memory bugs and release delays.

Regression rate reduced 30% quarter-over-quarter

Scalable systems teams

Start with one C++ developer and expand to a full systems pod as product complexity grows.

Systems pod scale-up window: 2-3 weeks

Testimonials

Client feedback from delivery partnerships across product teams.

The C++ developer integrated seamlessly and helped us reduce our trading latency by 35% within three months.

DK

David K.

CTO, Fintech platform

We significantly improved our media processing throughput and reduced infrastructure costs within two months of hiring through Codexty.

JM

Jennifer M.

Engineering Manager, SaaS company

FAQ

Answers to practical decision questions before you hire.

How quickly can a C++ developer start?

Most C++ projects begin onboarding within 7-14 days after role alignment and interview completion.

Do you work with C++17 and C++20?

Yes. We specialize in modern C++ development using C++17, C++20, STL, Boost, and performance-critical systems patterns.

Can you help with embedded and real-time systems?

Yes. We support embedded firmware, IoT device drivers, and real-time control systems with strict timing and memory constraints.

How do you handle performance optimization?

We use profiling tools (Valgrind, perf), modern C++ patterns, and memory management best practices to reduce latency and improve throughput.

What is the hourly rate for C++ developers?

Our C++ engineering services start at $25/hour, providing high-quality systems delivery at a competitive rate.

Hire C++ Developers and start delivery in 7-14 days

Share your requirements, we shortlist matched profiles, and your selected engineer starts with a clear onboarding plan. Initial response in under 24 hours.

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