C++/Python Developer

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic C++ Developer who would like to further develop gained skills and you also like Python? In that case, read on as Kiwi.com is looking for a developer to join our core C++ team! We run distributed computations on massive computational clusters, we operate and develop our own 30TB in-memory database and design Kiwi’s computational core.

Responsibilities:

• Kiwi’s C++ core search engine development
• Your work will be varied – you will be programming not only in C++, but also in Python (by C++, we ensure fast calculations, processing of big volumes of data, design of algorithms with max. emphasis on performance and stability; and in Python, we implement higher communication layers)
• Creation of next-generation public transportation search engine
• There are many areas in which you can participate:
• High-performance computing and low-level micro-optimization
• Implementation of distributed databases and distributed systems in general (One of our products is 25TB in-memory database)
• Implementation of complex asynchronous systems
• Algorithmic research and prototyping etc. (Graph algorithms, Travelling salesman problem, efficient data structures)

Requirements:

• Min. of 2 years of work experience in C++ development
• Knowledge of C++11 standard
• Good knowledge of Python (3.5 optimally)
• Knowledge of Python’s asyncio library is an advantage
• Profound theoretical IT background is an advantage (experience with design of efficient algorithms and data structures)
• At least intermediate knowledge of English
• Team player with relaxed, non-conflict nature

Technologies:

• C++17
• Python 3.6
• Git, CI, Docker
• Unit tests
• Google cloud, AWS, bare metal

Why it rocks to be at Kiwi.com:

• We deploy immediately after a job is completed, not after months of QA.
• Do, fail, learn – repeat! We understand that mistakes happen and we learn fast.
• We decide which cutting-edge technologies are appropriate for the task.
• We love contributing and using Open Source.
• We visit and speak at conferences and technological events worldwide.
• We code at hackathons and other competitions.
• We support the local technological community.
• We use our work time wisely with a friendly vacation policy and work schedule.
• We also like to party and hang out together.
• We work, play, relax, workout and even nap in our offices (canteen, chillout zones, free refreshments, etc).
• Dogs, kids and parties are welcome in our offices.
• We also enjoy common benefits, such as meal vouchers, flexible benefits scheme, sick days, VIP Medical Care, flight vouchers, multisport card, etc..
• Besides a fair salary, we can also look forward to quarterly bonuses dependent on our performance.