Job Title: C++ Software Engineer (AI-Enhanced SaaS Platform)Location: Near Ghent, Belgium (Hybrid)Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.About the Role:We're looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join a growing team building a high-performance SaaS platform, based near Ghent.This is a backend-focused role where you'll work on scalable systems, optimise performance-critical services, and increasingly integrate AI-driven enhancements into the platform.You'll play a key role in improving system efficiency by analysing and leveraging machine learning models, helping automate decision-making, optimise workloads, and enhance overall platform intelligence.What You'll Be Doing:Design, develop, and maintain backend services using modern C++Build scalable, high-performance APIs and distributed systemsOptimise system performance, memory usage, and latency across the platformWork closely with data/AI teams to integrate machine learning models into production systemsDeploy and operationalise AI/ML models to improve automation and efficiencyCollaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and cloud deploymentsContribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategyTech Stack:Languages: C++ (modern standards), some Python exposure beneficialBackend: Microservices architecture, REST/gRPC APIsCloud/DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelinesData/AI (exposure beneficial): Model integration, inference optimisation, ML frameworksDatabases: SQL/NoSQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, Redis)What We're Looking ForStrong experience in C++ backend developmentSolid understanding of system design, concurrency, and performance optimisationExperience building scalable backend systems or SaaS platformsExposure to AI/ML concepts (model deployment, inference, optimisation) xjsrcvq is a strong plusFamiliarity with cloud environments and containerised deploymentsProblem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalabilityWhy JoinWork at the intersection of high-performance systems and applied AIOpportunity to shape how AI is integrated into a production SaaS platformCollaborative team environment based near Ghent with hybrid flexibilityStrong engineering culture focused on quality and innovationIf you're interested, please apply to this role directly. If you have any further questions, you can reach me on the following details: