Software Engineer, C++ (Patching

About the Role

We are hiring a Staff C++ Software Engineer to join our growing team developing Ninja One’s automated endpoint management suite of software products, trusted by over 40,000 customers globally. You will develop high-impact software products used daily by IT teams and MSPs (managed service providers) to monitor, manage, and secure endpoints at scale.

Patching engineers own the full lifecycle of keeping endpoints up-to-date, from detecting available patches to safely applying them and rebooting. The work spans OS patches across multiple platforms (Windows Update, macOS software update, Linux package managers) and third-party application updates (3PP).

• Review code for correctness, maintainability, and architectural health
• Guide and grow senior and mid-level engineers on the team
• Identify gaps, propose fixes, and drive them through to completion
• Align with mainline, catalog, and other patching squads on shared ownership and integration points
• Translate roadmap priorities and customer needs into sound technical design
• Other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
• 10+ years of C++ development experience, Modern C++ (C++17 and above)
• Experience in cross-platform development (Windows/macOS/Linux – Win
  32 API, POSIX)
• gRPC / Protocol Buffers
• SQLite / Embedded database patterns
• CMake
• Proficiency working with Qt and Vcpkg (a strong plus)

We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL, if you prefer a hybrid option.

Ninja One unifies IT to simplify work for nearly 40,000 customers in 140+ countries.

The Ninja One Unified IT Operations Platform delivers endpoint management, autonomous patching, backup, and remote access in a single console to improve efficiency, increase resilience, and reduce spend. By automating IT and managing all endpoints, organizations give employees a great technology experience jaOne is obsessed with customer success and has retained a 98% customer satisfaction score for more than 5 years.

We are a collaborative, kind, and curious community.

We honor your flexibility needs with full-time work that is hybrid remote.

We have you covered with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

We help you prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) plan.

We prioritize your work-life balance with our unlimited PTO.

We reward your work with opportunity for growth and advancement.

This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Due to operational policies, Ninja One is unable to hire for this role within the city limits of Chicago. We will consider all qualified candidates who reside outside of the city proper or are willing to self-relocate.

Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to location, market demands, experience, job-related knowledge, and skills. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage and PTO. For roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, or Washington the base salary hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $240,000 per year.

For roles based in New York the base salary hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $240,000 per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.