Principal Performance Engineer (C++) - Remote Work

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.Principal Performance Engineer (C++) at BairesDevWe’re looking for a Principal Performance Engineer who lives at the intersection of C++ expertise and distributed query performance — someone who doesn’t just find bottlenecks but builds the systems and culture that prevent them. You have deep knowledge of query engine internals, you’ve tuned performance at the CPU and cluster level, and you know how to lead that work across engineering teams in a way that actually sticks. You’ll be the technical authority on performance for query engine infrastructure that processes analytics workloads for some of the world’s largest enterprises.What You’ll Do:- Define and own the performance engineering strategy across the query engine and distributed analytics infrastructure.- Drive CPU-level and execution-layer optimization efforts, establishing standards that span engineering teams.- Build and maintain benchmarking frameworks capable of measuring performance across large-scale cluster environments.- Lead architectural decisions on query execution and optimization with cross-team impact.- Serve as the organizational authority on performance profiling, tooling, and methodology.- Mentor staff and senior engineers, raising the performance engineering capability of the entire organization.What We Are Looking For:- 10+ years of experience in IT roles.- 5+ years of experience with C++ as a primary programming language.- Deep expertise in execution engine internals and query optimizer design.- Expert-level experience with CPU-level performance tuning in large-scale distributed systems.- Proven track record designing and executing benchmarking strategies at cluster scale.- Demonstrated leadership in cross-team performance optimization initiatives at a Principal or equivalent level.- Advanced proficiency in English.How we do make your work (and your life) easier:- Remote Work.- Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred- Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.- Flexible hours: create your own schedule.- Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.- Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.- Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!Apply now!