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Senior C++ Engineer, Fixed Term - Toronto

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18 days ago
Toronto, CanadaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Analyze Linux-based C/C++ services to identify security vulnerabilities and stability risks.
  • Remediate vulnerabilities and apply secure coding practices across critical production services.
  • Upgrade legacy components and dependencies while maintaining system stability.
  • Support re-platforming activities as NewsEdge functionality moves to compliant, modern infrastructure.
  • Coordinate dependencies and changes with application and platform teams.
  • Test and validate remediation work to prevent regressions.
  • Use GenAI coding tools to accelerate upgrade and remediation work.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on C/C++ development experience in Linux environments.
  • Ability to navigate unfamiliar, underdocumented legacy codebases and reason about code written by others.
  • Experience identifying, triaging, and resolving security vulnerabilities in production systems.
  • Experience with dependency and component upgrades in complex, tightly coupled systems.
  • Ability to work effectively with GenAI coding tools; Claude is used by the client, but other tools are acceptable.
  • Strong, methodical debugging skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Experience with stabilization and re-platforming efforts in live production environments.
  • Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerability classes, including memory safety issues, injection, and buffer overflows.
  • Strong communication skills, including documenting findings, explaining risks, and flagging blockers early.

Benefits

  • Three-month fixed-term salaried contract.
  • Located in Ontario, Canada, preferably Toronto; listed as remote.
  • Inclusive, equal-opportunity, and barrier-free recruitment and workplace support.
  • Hourly rate range of $58–70 based on experience, expertise, organizational impact, and leveling.

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