Performance Engineer - C++ / Core Engine

Join Jeppesen ForeFlight as a Performance Engineer and take a key role in optimizing the core C++ engine that powers our world-class aviation software. You will work on complex systems where reliability, responsiveness, and high performance are critical for pilots around the globe.

Key responsibilities

• Profile, analyze, and optimize performance within the core C++ engine.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks related to CPU/GPU utilization, memory management, and multithreading.
• Work directly with performance-critical engine components, including rendering and graphics infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve engine architecture, profiling tools, and overall product efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with C++ and low-level systems development.
• Hands-on experience with profiling, debugging, and performance optimization of complex real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, memory management, CPU/GPU performance, and engine architecture.
• Background in game engines, AAA game development, rendering, simulation, or other performance-critical environments.
• Familiarity with graphics APIs such as Metal, Vulkan, DirectX, or OpenGL is considered a valuable asset.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact aviation software used by pilots worldwide.
• A fully remote work environment that supports deep technical focus and professional growth.
• Collaboration with a team of experienced engineers on complex, large-scale C++ codebases.