Location
London, London, United Kingdom
Posted
July 13, 2026
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior C++ Engineer to join a newly forming, elite engineering squad tasked with modernizing the core cross-platform networking stack for one of the world's largest streaming tech ecosystems.
💼 The Gig at a Glance
Role: Senior C++ Engineer (Mobile Infrastructure)
Term: Contract until year-end (with strong potential for extension)
Location: 100% Remote
Tech Stack: C++, iOS, Android, HTTP/2+, WebSockets, Custom Shared Libraries
🛠️ What You'll Actually Do
This isn't your standard mobile feature-building role. You will sit squarely at the boundary of client platforms and backend infrastructure to:
Modernize the Stack: Refactor and modularize a highly mature, business-critical C++ core shared library across iOS and Android layers.
Evolve Protocols: Shape client-server contracts, handle network state detection, and optimize real-time messaging systems.
Enhance Observability: Build deep telemetry and me...
💼 The Gig at a Glance
Role: Senior C++ Engineer (Mobile Infrastructure)
Term: Contract until year-end (with strong potential for extension)
Location: 100% Remote
Tech Stack: C++, iOS, Android, HTTP/2+, WebSockets, Custom Shared Libraries
🛠️ What You'll Actually Do
This isn't your standard mobile feature-building role. You will sit squarely at the boundary of client platforms and backend infrastructure to:
Modernize the Stack: Refactor and modularize a highly mature, business-critical C++ core shared library across iOS and Android layers.
Evolve Protocols: Shape client-server contracts, handle network state detection, and optimize real-time messaging systems.
Enhance Observability: Build deep telemetry and me...