Senior C++ Software Performance Engineer

  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • 28,000-52,000 EUR / Year

Job Description:

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: It's not only what we do, it's how we manage that truly make the difference..

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role: SAP HANA Performance Engineer

Location: Porto, Lisbon or Fundão – Hybrid 


Required skills:

  • 3+ years of professional experience; candidates with all required skills may be considered with less experience.
  • Ability to analyze and debug complex problems.
  • Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Excellent knowledge of Intel x86 architecture specifics.
  • Track record of using profiling tools such as perf and VTune in the analysis of performance issues.
  • Good C++ skills.
  • Verbal and written working proficiency in English, B2+ (fluent).
  • Experience with explorative performance and root cause analysis.
  • Experience identifying Intel x86-specific optimization potential.
  • Experience comparing performance results between platforms.
  • Experience with PoC code changes.
  • Experience building and extending analysis tools.
  • Ability to collaborate with Intel on-site teams.
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of RDBMS.
  • Nice to have: Experience with aarch64 platform.
  • Nice to have: Python programming experience.


We offer:

  • ­No-term full-time contract;
  • Health Insurance;
  • 22 days of paid vacation;
  • 4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
  • Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
  • Referral Bonus;
  • Special discounts and flex options;
  • Training annual budget;
  • A great team-oriented culture;
  • Chance to become a part of a dynamically growing international company;
  • Challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.


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