Introduction

Brunel has partnered with a major Australian resources operator on an opportunity for a C++ Software Developer to join an established engineering team building high-performance components for optimisation, simulation, and real-time decisioning. This role suits a developer with strong modern C++ experience, multithreading capability, and exposure to GPU-accelerated and multi-language production environments.

What are you going to do 

Design and implement high-performance C++ components driving optimisation, simulation, and real-time decision systems. Ensure efficient use of CPU, memory, and concurrency in performance-critical code. Integrate C++ components into distributed microservices and contribute across multi-language backend services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement high-performance components in C++
  • Implement algorithms used in optimisation, simulation, and decision systems
  • Ensure efficient use of CPU, memory, and concurrency in performance-critical code
  • Integrate C++ components into distributed microservices architectures
  • Collaborate with data scientists to operationalise advanced algorithms
  • Contribute to backend services written in other languages where required
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards
  • Support debugging, performance analysis, and optimisation of production systems

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 4-7+ years developing production software systems
  • Strong experience in modern C++ development
  • Experience building performance-sensitive or computationally intensive systems
  • Experience with multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimisation
  • Experience with distributed or backend systems advantageous
  • Experience with GPU LibTorch in multiplatform applications
  • Strong Linux development environment experience
  • Understanding of algorithmic complexity and computational trade-offs
  • Familiarity with containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience working in multi-language codebases (e.g., Python, C#, Rust, or similar)
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Closing: 08 July 2026

Apply Now

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!