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About the Role

We are seeking a Performance Architect to optimize our high-performance C++ ad-serving engine, focusing on fighting latency and mastering distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for microseconds and optimize the hot path of the ad-serving engine.
• Ensure response times remain lightning-fast, even during peak traffic.
• Evolve the architecture to handle transactional scale.
• Tackle the CAP theorem in real-world scenarios.
• Architect the use of NoSQL for fetching complex targeting data without impacting latency.
• Establish C++ best practices for maintainability and hardware utilization.

Requirements

• Understand how the compiler thinks.
• Leverage modern C++.
• Dominate memory layouts and cache hits.
• Make the terminal your home.
• Use perf, gdb, valgrind, and strace as primary tools.
• Build systems that operate on more than one server.
• Understand the pitfalls of distributed locks.
• Use HTTP, JSON, and XML efficiently for high-performance logic.
• Demonstrate a portfolio, side project, or demo repo showcasing production-ready code.

Skills

• C++
• Linux
• Distributed Systems
• HTTP
• JSON
• XML
• Performance Optimization
• Memory Management
• Cache Optimization
• NoSQL

Location

• Remote
• Berlin

Work Type

• Remote
• On-site

Experience Level

• Performance Architect

Benefits

• Ownership over tickets
• 30 days of vacation
• Dec 24 & 31 off
• Smart Fridays (4 days week possible)
• Mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad)
• Sports & health offerings
• Mental health support
• Corporate benefits
• RTL+ access

About the Company

• We use AI to accelerate thinking, not replace it.
• We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.
• We are fast where it makes sense and careful where it matters.
• We work remote by default, focusing on efficiency and ownership.
• We come together in Berlin for larger features, architectural decisions, and brainstorming sessions.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other diverse characteristics.