Lead C++ Backend Engineer - AI-Driven Platform

Summary

Lead C++ Backend Engineer owning the backend engineering function, shaping platform architecture, mentoring teams, and leveraging AI-powered tooling to build scalable APIs and services.

Digital Waffle in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own the backend engineering function and shape the platform’s next phase.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep C++ expertise, a passion for architecture, mentoring, and adopting AI-powered tooling to boost performance, quality and velocity.

You’ll collaborate with Product, Front End and R&D teams to deliver scalable systems across APIs and services while driving secure coding and best practices.

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