C++ Team Leader

Description

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough…

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.

For over 30 years, the incredible minds at Cognyte around the world have worked closely together and put their expertise to work, to keep up with constantly evolving technological and criminal trends, and help make the world a safer place with leading investigative analytics software solutions.

We are defined by our dedication to doing good and this translates to business success, meaningful work friendships, a can-do attitude, and deep curiosity.

We are looking for an exceptional and passionate C++ Team Leader to lead a C++ development team, working on IP protocols and deep packet inspection solutions.

As a Cognyter you will:

• Hire, lead and manage a team, providing technical guidance and support
• Lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices and tools, helping the team integrate emerging AI capabilities into everyday engineering workflows and development processes.
• Be the Scrum Master for the team, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality standards
• Lead the design of the features
• Monitor the execution of tasks and ensure timely completion of project milestones
• Identify and address any blockers or impediments that may arise during the development process, taking proactive steps to resolve them
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team, as well as with other stakeholders
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance their technical skills and promote professional growth
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Requirements

For that mission you’ll need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in establishing and leading development teams
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience as a Scrum Master
• Extensive hands-on experience in C++ development, including code reviews
• Knowledge of IP networking and protocols (all OSI layers)
• Proven hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) in day-to-day software engineering, with a demonstrated ability to improve development efficiency, code quality, and engineering practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues in a large-scale and complex systems
• Fluent verbal & written communication in English
• An endlessly curious mind