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Lucas Fanti

Role OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a core technical pillar in our Riyadh-based engineering team. You are responsible for designing, developing, and scaling high-availability systems that power our regional operations. This role demands a &quot;Product Engineer&quot; mindset, someone who can balance rapid feature delivery with long-term architectural integrity, all while navigating the unique digital infrastructure requirements of the Kingdom.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>System Architecture: Design and implement scalable, distributed microservices using modern frameworks (e.g., Go, Java, or Node.js) and cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure).</li><li>Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering with stakeholders to production deployment and monitoring.</li><li>Code Excellence: Maintain high standards of code quality through rigorous peer reviews, automated testing (CI/CD), and documentation.</li><li>Security &amp; Compliance: Ensure all software solutions adhere to Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s National Data Management Office (NDMO) policies and local data residency requirements.</li><li>Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.</li><li>Optimization: Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks in high-traffic applications, ensuring sub-second latency for end-users.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Experience: 8&ndash;12 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping production-grade code at scale.</li><li>Tech Stack: Expert proficiency in at least one back-end language (Go, Python, Java) and experience with modern front-end frameworks (React/Vue).</li><li>Cloud &amp; DevOps: Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Language: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic is a plus but not required for this technical tier.</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Annual Package: SAR 807,560.12</li><li>Executive Benefits:</li><li>Performance Bonus: Annual incentive based on project milestones and technical KPIs.</li><li>Health &amp; Wellness: Premium global health insurance for the employee and immediate family.</li><li>Travel: Annual business class return flight to the home country.</li><li>Housing &amp; Transport: Fully covered within the monthly all-inclusive package.</li><li>Relocation: Comprehensive &quot;Soft Landing&quot; package for expatriate hires, including initial hotel stay and flight.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ﷼67,629.67 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Software Engineer

Qualcomm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company:
</h2>Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLC
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Area:
</h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group &gt; Software Engineering
General Summary:
About Us
Qualcomm is growing its presence in Riyadh and is hiring Data Centre Engineers to support our expanding infrastructure across the region . As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation under Vision 2030, Qualcomm is investing in world‑class computing and data centre capabilities to power AI, cloud, and advanced connectivity at scale. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology hub, supporting critical environments and helping shape the future of data centre operations in the Kingdom and beyond.
About the Role
Qualcomm is seeking Senior and Staff Software Engineers to contribute to the development and operation of rack management software for AI accelerator products deployed in large-scale data center environments. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, emphasizing high-quality implementation, debugging, testing, and operational support of infrastructure software that runs close to hardware.
You will collaborate closely with lead engineers and architects across multiple sites, participate in design discussions and reviews, and take on design-ownership roles, while focusing primarily on implementing defined designs, investigating complex issues, and ensuring reliable, secure software behaviour in production environments.
In this role, you will work on software responsible for provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management of rack‑scale AI systems. You will be expected to take strong ownership of the code you deliver &mdash; from implementation and validation through deployment and debugging in real‑world data center conditions.
This position is well‑suited for a senior engineer who thrives in a distributed team model, communicates effectively across sites, and takes pride in deep technical debugging, system understanding, and operational excellence, even when architectural direction is defined elsewhere.
At the Staff level, the engineer is expected to drive implementation of the designs assigned to the local engineering team and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Key Responsibilities will include
<ul><li>Implement, test, and maintain software solutions for rack provisioning, monitoring, and workload deployment
</li><li>Interface with rack hardware (BMC, PDU, CDU, PCIe switches) using Redfish, SNMP, and IPMI protocols.
</li><li>Integrate rack management software with orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman).
</li><li>Collaborate with ODMs, ISVs, and internal teams to define and deliver scalable rack software solutions.
</li><li>Develop dashboards and unified telemetry pipelines using Prometheus and Grafana.
</li><li>Support firmware updates, crash dump parsing, and remote diagnostics across rack components.
</li><li>Ensure secure boot, VLAN separation, and QoS enforcement for multi-tenant environments.
</li><li>Contribute to software EBOM and protocol documentation with Pegatron and other partners.
</li><li>Write high‑quality, secure, and maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices.
</li><li>Participate in design discussions and reviews, providing implementation‑focused feedback on feasibility, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
</li><li>Own debugging and root‑cause analysis of complex issues across development, integration, and production environments, including deployed systems.
</li><li>Collaborate closely with architects, lead engineers, hardware, firmware, and platform teams to ensure correct system behavior and smooth integration.
</li><li>Implement observability features such as logging, metrics, and tracing to support troubleshooting and operational reliability.
</li><li>Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures related to the software you own or support.
</li><li>Participate in code reviews, testing efforts, and continuous improvement of build, test, and deployment pipelines.
</li></ul><div></div>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 5+ years of software engineering experience
</li><li>Experience in infrastructure software development
</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Python, C++, and shell scripting.
</li><li>Experience with Redfish APIs and DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Schneider Electric).
</li><li>Familiarity with Foreman, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet for provisioning and configuration.
</li><li>Strong understanding of server hardware, networking, and storage systems.
</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills for working effectively in a multi‑site, globally distributed team.
</li><li>Demonstrated strength in debugging complex issues across software boundaries and system layers.
</li><li>Understanding of secure software development practices.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
<ul><li>Experience with Java is a plus.
</li><li>Experience with OpenBMC tools like Gigabyte Pod Manager.
</li><li>Knowledge of AI workload orchestration tools (e.g., Kubeflow, K8s).
</li><li>Exposure to scalable telemetry systems and log aggregation pipelines.
</li><li>Familiarity with rack-level lifecycle management.
</li></ul>What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
<ul><li>Salary including housing &amp; transport allowance
</li><li>Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
</li><li>16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
</li><li>6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
</li><li>Employee stock purchase scheme
</li><li>Child Education Allowance
</li><li>Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
</li><li>Life and Medical Insurance
</li><li>Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
</li></ul>OR
 
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
OR
 
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
 
 
<ul><li>2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
</li></ul>*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
<div>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
</div>Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .</div>

Software Engineer – Rack Management (Senior and Staff Engineer level) - Riyadh, KSA

Master Works

<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled
 
 Senior Software Testing Engineer
 
 to join our subsidiary Nabeh. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in testing AI systems and modern technology platforms. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products&mdash;particularly those powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Test Design &amp; Preparation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Testing Execution
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Perform functional, system, and integration testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct API testing using tools such as Swagger and Postman
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute database validation and data consistency checks
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Automation &amp; Performance
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium, Robot Framework, and SHAFT
 </li>
 <li>
 Support performance testing using tools such as JMeter, Locust, Gatling, and k6
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 AI Validation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Validate AI outputs against defined scenarios and expected behavior
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Defect Management &amp; Reporting
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Log, track, and manage defects with clear documentation
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare test reports and maintain execution evidence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Collaboration &amp; Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with development, data, and AI teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentor and guide junior engineers
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4-6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Arabic speaker (
 
 mandatory
 
 )
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong hands-on experience in:
 </li>
 <li>
 Test case design and execution
 </li>
 <li>
 API testing and database validation
 </li>
 <li>
 Automation frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Good understanding of performance testing concepts
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to AI systems or data-driven platforms (
 
 preferred
 
 )
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working in Agile environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level (CTFL) (
 
 mandatory
 
 )
 </li>
 <li>
 ISTQB CTFL-AT (
 
 preferred
 
 )
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Languages
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Arabic (Native)
 </li>
 <li>
 English (Fluent)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Software Testing Engineer (AI & Technology)

DXC Technology

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with the software development team to design, code, and test software solutions, with a focus on developing and maintaining critical components.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with senior team members to meet project requirements and deadlines, actively participating in design and code reviews.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving in software development, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in the development and documentation of software requirements and specifications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Debug and resolve complex production issues, working closely with senior engineers and support teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices, researching and proposing innovative solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in mentoring and guiding junior team members, sharing knowledge and expertise.
 </li>
 <li>
 Take ownership of challenging technical tasks and collaborate on architectural decisions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Typically, 4+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 1+ years in a similar role years of relevant software engineering experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in coding and debugging complex software components
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with software development practices and methodologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective communication and teamwork abilities
 </li>
 <li>
 Eagerness to learn and adapt to challenging technical tasks
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Other Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advanced degree in a related field is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Relevant certifications or training a plus
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
 
 
 
 Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available
 
 here
 
 
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</div>

RR-0204936 - Sr Analyst II Software Engineering

Cloudera

<div>Business Area:
Sales Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world&rsquo;s largest enterprises.
At Cloudera, our goal is to make everyone feel valued for their contributions to the company&rsquo;s mission. We are looking for smart people who want to do remarkable things. We strive to build an environment of casual intensity where people enjoy coming to work every single day. We are currently seeking a customer-facing, hands-on technologist with a track record of success to join us in Saudi Arabia.
As a Senior Solutions Engineer you will:<ul><li>
Own the technical sales process from introductory meetings (net new sales) through post-sales (customer satisfaction, upselling, and subscription renewals)</li><li>
Supporting the technical needs of customers including discovering new use cases for Cloudera&rsquo;s technology</li><li>
Designing solutions for your customers&rsquo; needs using Cloudera technologies, based on reference architectures and common patterns</li><li>
Demonstrating Cloudera products in a way that inspires your customers to say &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to Cloudera</li><li>
Partnering with your Account Managers to show your customers the true value of a Cloudera solution and drive successful sales</li><li>
Presenting product roadmap and vision to inspire your customers to think bigger</li><li>
Interfacing with other Cloudera teams to ensure your customers hear one Cloudera voice</li><li>
Advocating for your customers&rsquo; needs to Product Management and Engineering</li><li>
Participating in external publicity and evangelism (conferences, meetups, webinars, blogs)</li></ul>
Achievements are aligned to a team goal with annual sales targets, as well as to your participation in knowledge exchange with peers and the wider community.
We&rsquo;re excited about you if you have:<ul><li>
A passion for using technology to make a difference to people and organisations. We'll supply some amazing tools to help you with this and you'll provide the connection to use cases, which make it real for your customers</li><li>
Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in a pre-sales context</li><li>
The ability to create and give technical presentations and demonstrations</li><li>
Experience with some of the following technologies:<ul><li>
Big Data, Data Warehousing or Relational Databases</li><li>
One or more of the three major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure or GCP). Formal certification is not required, but would be a great thing to have</li><li>
Data Engineering, Data Science or Machine Learning</li><li>
Operations, Security and Data Governance within the enterprise</li><li>
Unix or Linux</li></ul></li><li>
Experience gathering and understanding customer business requirements</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>
Problem solving skills</li><li>
A willingness to learn, a curiosity to discover and a drive to make your customers successful</li><li>
Four year degree (Bachelor's) from accredited university required</li><li>
Ability to travel domestically and internationally</li></ul>
What you can expect from us:<ul><li>
Generous PTO Policy</li><li>
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days</li><li>
Flexible WFH Policy</li><li>
Mental &amp; Physical Wellness programs</li><li>
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program</li><li>
Access to Continued Career Development</li><li>
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages</li><li>
Paid Volunteer Time</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups</li></ul>
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Senior Solution Engineer

FileCloud

<div>
 FileCloud is looking for a highly skilled
 
 Senior Software Engineer, Client Applications, to join our team in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
 
 You will work on the core sync and OS integration layer of FileCloud Desktop. Your primary focus will be system-level development on Windows using modern C++ (C++17 and higher) and a strong understanding of Windows internals, filesystems, and OS integration. You will design and implement core sync and filesystem logic, integrate with Explorer, and collaborate closely with QA and UI teams. This role is fully office-based and will require working in our KSA office with other members of the remote FileCloud team.
 
 
 
 About the Product &amp; Company:
 
 
 
 FileCloud is a hyper-secure EFSS (enterprise file sync and share) platform that provides industry leading compliance, data governance, data leak protection, data retention and digital rights management capabilities. FileCloud is a leader in content governance and collaboration for unstructured data, trusted and used worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, government organizations, and service providers. In addition to its enterprise file sharing solution, FileCloud&rsquo;s product portfolio also includes Signority (acquired in May 2024), a Canadian-based e-signature and document workflow platform. We are currently expanding our team as we grow and improve FileCloud.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design, implement, and maintain system-level components for FileCloud Desktop on Windows in modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with Win32/WinRT, the Windows Cloud Files API (CFAPI), and our custom driver to handle filesystem events, placeholders, hydration/dehydration, and user actions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement and maintain gRPC services and clients (and JSON/REST-style APIs where applicable) that connect system components to higher-level layers (Electron/TypeScript UI, server-side services).
 </li>
 <li>
 If you have macOS experience, contribute to macOS system components in Swift using Apple File Provider and Endpoint Security/ESClient.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain unit tests (gtest) and integration tests (Python + pytest) to build and extend automated coverage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate with File Explorer for overlays, context menus, and other shell extensions, including COM where needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Use tools like Visual Studio, WinDbg, and Procmon to debug complex issues in production-like environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to build and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, WiX for installers, vcpkg for dependencies, PowerShell scripts where helpful).
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial experience with modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of Windows internals: processes, C++ threading primitives (e.g. std::thread, std::mutex), synchronization, I/O, memory, security.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with Win32 APIs and willingness to work with WinRT as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with multithreaded and asynchronous code.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
 
 
 Modern C++ / Windows system programming
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong commercial experience with modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid knowledge of Windows internals: processes, C++ threading primitives (e.g. std::thread, std::mutex), synchronization, I/O, memory, security.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience with Win32 APIs and willingness to work with WinRT as needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with multithreaded and asynchronous code.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Filesystems, sync &amp; networking
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Good understanding of filesystem behavior: notifications, caching, metadata, locking, renames, symlinks/junctions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in or strong interest in sync/backup clients, cloud storage, or related areas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with networked applications (HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, proxies) from a developer perspective.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 APIs, testing &amp; debugging
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with RPC / typed APIs (e.g. gRPC, JSON/REST, or similar) and willingness to work with gRPC daily.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on experience writing automated tests: unit tests in gtest and integration tests in Python + pytest.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong debugging skills on Windows using Visual Studio and system tools (WinDbg, Procmon, logs).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Collaboration &amp; work style
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex subsystems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable using AI coding assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) as part of a daily development workflow - for code generation, review, debugging, and documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable collaborating with UI (Electron/TypeScript/Vue), QA, and backend engineers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good communication skills in English and prior experience in a remote or distributed team.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice-to-have / Learn-on-the-job
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with the Windows Cloud Files API (CFAPI) or other virtual filesystem/sync APIs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience building installers with the WiX Toolset.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with vcpkg for C++ dependency management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with COM APIs for shell integration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with large language model APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic) or machine learning concepts as background knowledge; awareness of how AI-assisted tooling is reshaping systems development workflows.
 </li>
 <li>
 macOS system development in Swift using Apple File Provider and Endpoint Security/ESClient.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Jenkins or similar CI systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Scripting skills in PowerShell (and/or basic shell scripting on macOS/Linux).
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in cloud storage, sync clients, security/endpoint products, or distributed systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Awareness of security best practices when working at the OS and filesystem layer.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 If you meet most of the core requirements but not everything on the &ldquo;nice-to-have&rdquo; list, we still encourage you to apply.
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Be part of a team of passionate, committed individuals dedicated to building a world-class product
 </li>
 <li>
 Dedicated time for training and education opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 A mentorship model wherein your mentor and team support your development
 </li>
 <li>
 A competitive salary with an annual bonus
 </li>
 <li>
 Onsite work with flexible hours that fall outside of the companywide core hours of 9am -12pm (US Eastern Standard Time
 </li>
 <li>
 20 days of paid time off which increases by a further 2 days after 3 years of service and 3 days after 5 years of service (in addition to 10 public holidays in your country)
 </li>
 <li>
 Paid day off on your birthday or on an alternative day if your birthday falls outside a normal working day
 </li>
 <li>
 Paid day off to volunteer with the charity of your choice
 </li>
 <li>
 Paid monthly internet cost, as well as lunch and wellbeing stipend provided
 </li>
 <li>
 Reimbursement of all hardware costs associated with the role
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Please note that we conduct background security checks for everyone joining our team.
</div>

Senior Software Engineer, Client Applications (Riyadh, KSA)

<div>FileCloud is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer, Client Applications, to join our team in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will work on the core sync and OS integration layer of FileCloud Desktop. Your primary focus will be system-level development on Windows using modern C++ (C++17 and higher) and a strong understanding of Windows internals, filesystems, and OS integration. You will design and implement core sync and filesystem logic, integrate with Explorer, and collaborate closely with QA and UI teams. This role is fully office-based and will require working in our KSA office with other members of the remote FileCloud team.

About the Product &amp; Company:
FileCloud is a hyper-secure EFSS (enterprise file sync and share) platform that provides industry leading compliance, data governance, data leak protection, data retention and digital rights management capabilities. FileCloud is a leader in content governance and collaboration for unstructured data, trusted and used worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, government organizations, and service providers. In addition to its enterprise file sharing solution, FileCloud&rsquo;s product portfolio also includes Signority (acquired in May 2024), a Canadian-based e-signature and document workflow platform. We are currently expanding our team as we grow and improve FileCloud.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain system-level components for FileCloud Desktop on Windows in modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
</li><li>Work with Win32/WinRT, the Windows Cloud Files API (CFAPI), and our custom driver to handle filesystem events, placeholders, hydration/dehydration, and user actions.
</li><li>Implement and maintain gRPC services and clients (and JSON/REST-style APIs where applicable) that connect system components to higher-level layers (Electron/TypeScript UI, server-side services).
</li><li>If you have macOS experience, contribute to macOS system components in Swift using Apple File Provider and Endpoint Security/ESClient.
</li><li>Develop and maintain unit tests (gtest) and integration tests (Python + pytest) to build and extend automated coverage.
</li><li>Integrate with File Explorer for overlays, context menus, and other shell extensions, including COM where needed.
</li><li>Use tools like Visual Studio, WinDbg, and Procmon to debug complex issues in production-like environments.
</li><li>Contribute to build and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, WiX for installers, vcpkg for dependencies, PowerShell scripts where helpful).
</li><li>Strong commercial experience with modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
</li><li>Solid knowledge of Windows internals: processes, C++ threading primitives (e.g. std::thread, std::mutex), synchronization, I/O, memory, security.
</li><li>Hands-on experience with Win32 APIs and willingness to work with WinRT as needed.
</li><li>Experience with multithreaded and asynchronous code.
</li></ul>Key Skills &amp; Experience:
Modern C++ / Windows system programming
<ul><li>Strong commercial experience with modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
</li><li>Solid knowledge of Windows internals: processes, C++ threading primitives (e.g. std::thread, std::mutex), synchronization, I/O, memory, security.
</li><li>Hands-on experience with Win32 APIs and willingness to work with WinRT as needed.
</li><li>Experience with multithreaded and asynchronous code.
</li></ul>Filesystems, sync &amp; networking
<ul><li>Good understanding of filesystem behavior: notifications, caching, metadata, locking, renames, symlinks/junctions.
</li><li>Experience in or strong interest in sync/backup clients, cloud storage, or related areas.
</li><li>Familiarity with networked applications (HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, proxies) from a developer perspective.
</li></ul>APIs, testing &amp; debugging
<ul><li>Experience with RPC / typed APIs (e.g. gRPC, JSON/REST, or similar) and willingness to work with gRPC daily.
</li><li>Hands-on experience writing automated tests: unit tests in gtest and integration tests in Python + pytest.
</li><li>Strong debugging skills on Windows using Visual Studio and system tools (WinDbg, Procmon, logs).
</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; work style
<ul><li>Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex subsystems.
</li><li>Comfortable using AI coding assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) as part of a daily development workflow - for code generation, review, debugging, and documentation.
</li><li>Comfortable collaborating with UI (Electron/TypeScript/Vue), QA, and backend engineers.
</li><li>Good communication skills in English and prior experience in a remote or distributed team.
</li></ul>Nice-to-have / Learn-on-the-job
<ul><li>Experience with the Windows Cloud Files API (CFAPI) or other virtual filesystem/sync APIs.
</li><li>Experience building installers with the WiX Toolset.
</li><li>Familiarity with vcpkg for C++ dependency management.
</li><li>Experience with COM APIs for shell integration.
</li><li>Familiarity with large language model APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic) or machine learning concepts as background knowledge; awareness of how AI-assisted tooling is reshaping systems development workflows.
</li><li>macOS system development in Swift using Apple File Provider and Endpoint Security/ESClient.
</li><li>Experience with Jenkins or similar CI systems.
</li><li>Scripting skills in PowerShell (and/or basic shell scripting on macOS/Linux).
</li><li>Background in cloud storage, sync clients, security/endpoint products, or distributed systems.
</li><li>Awareness of security best practices when working at the OS and filesystem layer.
</li></ul>If you meet most of the core requirements but not everything on the &ldquo;nice-to-have&rdquo; list, we still encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
<ul><li>Be part of a team of passionate, committed individuals dedicated to building a world-class product
</li><li>Dedicated time for training and education opportunities
</li><li>A mentorship model wherein your mentor and team support your development
</li><li>A competitive salary with an annual bonus
</li><li>Onsite work with flexible hours that fall outside of the companywide core hours of 9am -12pm (US Eastern Standard Time
</li><li>20 days of paid time off which increases by a further 2 days after 3 years of service and 3 days after 5 years of service (in addition to 10 public holidays in your country)
</li><li>Paid day off on your birthday or on an alternative day if your birthday falls outside a normal working day
</li><li>Paid day off to volunteer with the charity of your choice
</li><li>Paid monthly internet cost, as well as lunch and wellbeing stipend provided
</li><li>Reimbursement of all hardware costs associated with the role</li>
</ul>
Please note that we conduct background security checks for everyone joining our team.</div>

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