Lead C++/Rust Developer
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Lead C++/Rust Developer

Reference: zb11
Location
Sheffield, UK
Salary
£100k+
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Skill Requirements
  • Software Engineering
  • Senior Leadership Roles

Lead C++/Rust Developer

 

The Oho Group have partnered with a fast-growing Sheffield-based startup looking for a lead engineer to drive their C++/RUST development.

 

The Role

we are looking for a software team lead to take ownership of critical components of our platform. You’ll play a key role in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across the codebase.

This is a hands-on leadership position—perfect for someone who enjoys both deep technical work and guiding a team.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing and building high-performance, low-latency systems in C++ and Rust
  • Leading architectural decisions and influencing technical direction
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Mentoring and supporting other engineers
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with product and operations teams
  • Continuously improving performance, scalability, and reliability

 

What They're Looking For

  • Strong experience with C++ and/or Rust
  • Proven track record in systems programming, performance optimisation, or low-level development
  • Experience leading projects or teams (formally or informally)
  • Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and system design
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Bonus: experience with distributed systems, networking, or embedded systems

 

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity
  • Flexible / hybrid working from Sheffield
  • Opportunity to shape a product and engineering culture from the ground up
  • Small, highly technical team with real ownership
  • Room to grow into a Head of Engineering / CTO-track role

 

Apply now or reach out for a chat—we’d love to hear from you.

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