Software Engineer, C++ (North Carolina)

Splunk

431d • $146,400 - $201,300

About The Position

The position involves contributing to the development and maintenance of Splunk's core .conf system, which is essential for configuration management across the Splunk platform. The role is designed for individuals passionate about working on critical systems that create tangible customer impact, with a focus on building scalable systems that handle large volumes of data. Splunk seeks candidates who are eager to work in a dynamic technology group dedicated to making data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of C++ with the willingness to develop proficiency; ability to quickly learn new languages like Go, Python
• Strong fundamentals in software engineering: data structures and algorithms
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills including the use of associated tools
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD systems
• Ability to document work for the benefit of the team
• Knowledge of REST, gRPC or similar communication paradigms
• Prior industry experience through full time employment or internships a plus, or equivalent academic/personal project experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in the complete software development cycle: Understand requirements, develop, test, automate and deploy software
• Identify and resolve pre-production system bottlenecks and production issues, with guidance from senior engineers
• Engage in design and code reviews of the product, and enhance knowledge of customers' experiences to prevent future problems
• Make code maintainable and the product diagnosable and serviceable
• Participate in rotating on-call duties, with mentorship and support from senior engineers, to diagnose and solve customer issues

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and match
• Paid time off
• Incentive compensation
• Equity or long-term cash awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed