Software Engineer V

Software Engineer VLocation: 100% Onsite Redmond, WA (Preferred) | Also open to Burlingame, CA or New York, NY Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension Start Date: Early to mid-September Pay Rate: $90 - $95/hr on W2 Benefits: Health, Dental, Visio, PTO, 401KJob OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer V to join a team developing large-scale backend infrastructure supporting next-generation consumer technologies. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with deep expertise in C++, distributed systems, and high-performance backend architecture. You will design, build, and optimize scalable systems that power complex software platforms while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams.The ideal candidate combines exceptional software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience building distributed services, solving complex scalability challenges, and delivering high-quality production code in fast-paced environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using modern C++.Build scalable distributed systems capable of supporting high-throughput, low-latency applications.Design and implement asynchronous, multithreaded software with a strong understanding of memory management, pointers, and concurrency.Develop robust backend services with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization.Optimize horizontal scaling strategies and improve distributed system architecture.Troubleshoot complex production issues across distributed environments.Collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver technical solutions aligned with product goals.Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design decisions.Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.Communicate technical concepts effectively to engineering stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications10+ years of professional software engineering experience developing production-quality software.Strong expertise in C++ with extensive experience developing complex applications and asynchronous programming and concurrency.Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and large-scale backend development.Hands-on experience with asynchronous programming, multithreading, concurrency, and synchronization.Strong understanding of memory management, pointers, and low-level systems programming.Experience designing scalable backend services and distributed architectures.Knowledge of horizontal scaling techniques and distributed computing principles.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across complex software systems.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality software in collaborative engineering environments.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) systems or AI-powered backend services.Experience developing software for voice assistants, conversational AI, or intelligent assistant platforms.Background working on large-scale distributed systems at major technology companies.Experience building highly available, low-latency backend infrastructure supporting consumer products.Familiarity with virtualization technologies, hypervisors, or infrastructure optimization.Experience working in large engineering organizations with complex distributed architectures.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMMT