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Doran Jones Inc. ยท 2 weeks ago

C++ Software Engineer (AI modernization)

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Doran Jones Inc. is part of the McLaren Strategic Ventures Group, specializing in technology consulting. They are seeking an experienced C++ Engineer to lead the modernization of a legacy C++ application into a modular and scalable product, integrating Generative AI.

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Responsibilities

Partner with GenAI teams to trace execution paths, uncover implicit behaviors, and identify side effects within large legacy monoliths
Build comprehensive system documentation, including component diagrams, sequence flows, dependency maps, and API contracts derived from existing code
Define the target architecture and migration phases, using patterns such as the Strangler Fig Pattern for incremental re-platforming
Create and refine LLM prompts and retrieval contexts to accelerate code understanding, while validating GenAI outputs to ensure functional parity
Convert legacy C++ constructs (memory handling, concurrency, state management) into modern equivalents in the target language
Identify hidden dependencies and concurrency hazards. Ensure the new system meets SLAs for performance, security, and observability
Drive characterization testing and build regression suites and "golden datasets" to verify behavior during migration

Qualification

C++Modern C++OOPCMakeGdb/lldb/Visual Studio debuggerData structuresAlgorithmsPerformance optimizationSOLID principlesClean architecture

Required

5+ years of experience with C++
Proven track record of modernizing large, tightly-coupled codebases
Strong mastery of OOP, SOLID principles, and clean architecture
Advanced skills using gdb, lldb, or Visual Studio debugger for crash analysis and core dumps
Firm grasp of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization

Preferred

C++20 preferred
Proficiency with CMake is strongly preferred

Company

Doran Jones Inc.

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Doran Jones Inc.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.doranjones.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Doran Jones Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (6)
2024 (12)
2023 (8)
2022 (5)
2021 (5)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-07-14Acquired

Leadership Team

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Matt Doran
Co-Founder & Head of Sales
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