C/C++ Software Engineer - CRDT - Bulgaria

Redis
BG
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level C/C++ engineers with distributed systems experience who thrive in AI-assisted development environments and Bulgaria-based hybrid work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who excel at optimizing low-latency systems in large-scale environments
    — “optimizing for low latency and high throughput in large-scale environments
  • Developers comfortable integrating AI tools into their daily workflow
    — “actively adopting AI and AI-agent workflows across development and operations
  • Collaborative systems programmers who enjoy end-to-end feature ownership
    — “deliver features end-to-end, with increasing ownership over time

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work requires Bulgaria office presence alongside remote options
    — “Hybrid working options from both home and the office
  • Background check completion is mandatory for employment
    — “Any offer of employment at Redis is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific examples of AI-assisted debugging in distributed systems
    — “Leverage AI tools and AI agents to improve development velocity, debugging, and system understanding
  • Highlight contributions to CI pipelines beyond basic test writing
    — “Experience building and maintaining flow tests, unit tests, end-to-end tests, and CI pipelines such as GitHub Actions
  • Demonstrate deep CRDT knowledge through past performance optimizations
    — “Design and implement core capabilities in the Redis Active-Active engine, focused on CRDT-based distributed data systems
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Implementing core capabilities in the Redis Active-Active engine
  • Improving development velocity
Typical background
Experience in C/C++ systems programming

Skills & requirements

Required

C/c++Distributed SystemsDebugging

Preferred

AI ToolsCI Pipelines

Stack & domain

C/c++Systems ProgrammingHigh-performance SystemsLow Latency SystemsHigh Throughput SystemsDebuggingTroubleshootingCollaborationFlow TestsUnit TestsEnd-to-end TestsCi PipelinesGithub ActionsAi-assisted DevelopmentAi Coding Agents

About the role

Original posting from Redis via Ashby

Who we are

We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you’re welcome.) At Redis, you’ll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you’re building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000+ worldwide customers. We’re creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

THE TEAM

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

The CRDT team combines deep distributed systems challenges with real product impact at scale. The team works on the core engine behind Redis Active-Active, solving complex replication and consistency problems using CRDT-based architectures.

In addition, the team is actively adopting AI and AI-agent workflows across development and operations, enabling engineers to move faster, automate complex tasks, and focus on solving higher-level system challenges. This is a hands-on role with strong ownership and close collaboration across engineering domains.

THE ROLE

What type of work will you be doing:

  • Design and implement core capabilities in the Redis Active-Active engine, focused on CRDT-based distributed data systems
  • Leverage AI tools and AI agents to improve development velocity, debugging, and system understanding
  • Implement the A-A Flex feature set, aligning it with Redis core behavior and enabling new product capabilities
  • Work on performance-critical code in C, optimizing for low latency and high throughput in large-scale environments
  • Debug and resolve complex issues across distributed deployments and real-world production scenarios
  • Collaborate closely with the team to deliver features end-to-end, with increasing ownership over time

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO REDIS

Your experience and strengths:

  • Strong experience in C/C++ systems programming
  • Ability to develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency systems
  • Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills in complex distributed environments
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience working within large shared codebases
  • Experience building and maintaining flow tests, unit tests, end-to-end tests, and CI pipelines such as GitHub Actions
  • Experience working with AI-assisted development tools and AI coding agents

What are the benefits and perks of working at Redis Bulgaria

  • Competitive compensation package formed by salary and equity grants
  • 25 days of vacation time
  • Hybrid working options from both home and the office
  • Home internet & phone monthly allowance
  • One-time home-office setup allowance
  • Health and dental insurance for you
  • Personal life insurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Lunch and snacks in the office
  • Multisport/CoolFit card

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

Redis is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to recruiting@redis.com. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

Any offer of employment at Redis is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable laws.

Redis reserves the right to retain data longer than stated in the privacy policy https://redis.com/legal/privacy-policy/ in order to evaluate candidates.

Source: Redis careers (Ashby)

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