C++ Engineer (f/m/d)

Remote in our day-to-day work. On-site when it matters.
We work remote by default – focused, efficient, and with full ownership. For larger features, architectural decisions, and real brainstorming sessions, we come together in Berlin or Cologne – fast, hands-on, and without unnecessary meeting overhead.

We use AI to accelerate – not to replace thinking.
We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.
Fast where it makes sense. Careful where it matters.

Your mission

Build lean, high-performance software components in C++ – code you can be proud of.

• Implement efficient, maintainable C++ systems with a strong focus on performance and quality

• Analyze systems, hunt bugs, and write automated tests – own the quality of what you ship

• Actively contribute to technical discussions and mentor less experienced colleagues – share knowledge, amplify impact

• Define and evolve modern best practices for the team and the organization – leave your mark on how we build software

Your skills

Bring strong fundamentals and real craftsmanship – not surface-level knowledge.

• Master C/C++ with solid knowledge of modern concepts and tooling

• Work confidently with databases, especially NoSQL – and choose the right tool for the job

• Use Linux as your primary environment – the command line is your natural workspace

• Understand web technologies like HTTP, JSON, and XML as part of system design

• Have experience with cloud and distributed systems – large-scale, parallel, and transnational environments are not new to you

Bonus: Web-scale experience or working in highly distributed systems

Why you’ll love working with us

• Ownership over tickets:You’re trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks. No unnecessary bureaucracy, no micromanagement – we rely on you to take things forward.

• Build > Talk:We test what works – not what sounds good. Fail fast, learn faster.

• High standards, low ego:We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Direct feedback, honest collaboration, no drama.

• Stay sharp:Hackathons, conferences, community – we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge.

• Remote flexibility. In person, when it matters.:You work flexibly remote, with a connection to our Berlin or Cologne locations, where our TV Labs are and we experiment, build, and learn together.

• And yes – the fundamentals are covered too: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, and more.

Your CV is just the starting point.

What matters more to us than your resume: a portfolio, a side project, a demo repo – anything that shows you don’t just talk about code, you ship it. Production-ready. Thought through. Done.

smartclip is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 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.