Hire expert freelance C++ developers for your company

Cad Crowd professional staffing agency has the resources and experience to help you connect with the best C++ programmers

C++ is what we'd like to call an understated programming language. It's sophisticated and found in nearly all current major computer operating systems and web browsers. It's a ubiquity in databases used by some of the largest websites like X and Google. And yet, the programming language doesn't get as much fanfare as you might expect. Cad Crowd provides you with custom staffing services to discover and hire talented C++ programmers sourced from all around the world.

Key Features of C++

First things first, C++ is an almost entirely different programming language from C. While the two are closely related, mostly because the former is a fork of the latter, they're far from being alike. Think of C++ as an augmented version of C, reinforced with object-oriented programming and a bounty of other features.

• C++ is a high-level programming language that can run close to hardware. In other words, C++ programs are software that can run like firmware.
• Every C++ program is possibly broken down into multiple parts and units. It’s not particularly easy to learn, but the ability to “divide” a program into separate portions makes development much simpler.
• Although manual memory management might seem like a downgrade from the more modern programming languages, it also means developers have more control over the function. Moreover, the facility is run on low-level machine code.
• In fact, C++ code is always transformed into machine code prior to execution. The biggest advantage is that software processing requires minimum overhead, so it's fast.
• Pointer support helps developers manage the storage address, which is especially useful when explicit control over the storage of variables is necessary.

If the massive standard library is somehow insufficient to build custom software and apps, developers can take advantage of third-party libraries anytime. The active developer community makes sure there’s always something available. 

Common C++ applications

C++ is a high-level programming language with low-level memory manipulation for microcomputers. It is useful in various development contexts, including resource-constrained software and large systems where efficiency and performance are prioritized. The most common C++ applications are as follows.

• Operating Systems: Operating systems on both desktop and mobile platforms need to handle hardware resources as efficiently as possible. C++ is best known for its speed and an extensive range of system-level functions, making it the ideal choice for writing operating systems. In fact, major operating systems like Windows and macOS were developed using C++. And it's not just for desktop platforms. C++ is also part of the technology stack utilized to write iOS.
• Games: When a high-level programming language comes with the facility for low-level memory manipulation, developers can write the code as close as possible to the hardware system to minimize runtime overhead. It's precisely for that reason that most game developers turn to C++ for their projects. Most modern games are hardware-intensive for graphic processing, so high speed is of the utmost importance. Major titles like Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft, which offer multiplayer gameplay mode, were developed using C++. Even gaming consoles like PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox also have codes written in C++, so does the UE game engine.
• Web Browsers: many web browsers you use today were developed in C++, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Safari. In fairness, it might not be the only programming language used in the development, but the point stands. For example, Firefox was written in C++, HTML, JavaScript, and Rust, among others. Some may argue that those browsers were developed in C++ due to the lack of better alternatives back then, but as it turned out, the relatively new Microsoft Edge (first released in 2015, whereas Firefox came out way earlier in 2004) was completely written in C++.
• Desktop Apps: when speed and performance are of the essence in a desktop app, C++ once again shines as developers' preferred programming language. Popular GUI-based applications like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop were written in C++. Media players like Winamp and Microsoft’s own WMP were also developed using C++.
• Cloud Computing: among the main reasons that a lot of companies use C++ to implement their cloud storage services is that the programming language can get close enough to the hardware for optimum efficiency and load tolerance. C++ also has multithreading support to facilitate distributed applications and cloud computing tasks of any sort in high efficiency.
• Database Management System: MySQL is one of the most popular databases used by organizations worldwide. The open-source database was written in C++. Great alternatives such as Oracle, MongoDB, and Postgres were also developed in C++. Those databases form the integral back-end portion of the world's busiest websites, such as YouTube, Google, and Netflix.

Most web development libraries also use the C++ programming language as part of the technology stack. TensorFlow, developed by Google's Brain Team, is a prime example of a massive and sophisticated machine-learning library written in C++, Python, and CUDA.

How Cad Crowd does it

Let's make one thing clear first: C++ is a difficult programming language to master. It has a rather steep learning curve and is more challenging than Python or Java. When hiring a developer to build software or applications using C++, your best bet is to look for an experienced one. 

You can’t expect a beginner to master the programming language after a project or two. But this is not entirely a bad thing. While you do have to prepare a higher compensation for an experienced hire, your project can hit the ground running as soon as the professional joins the team. Also, an experienced developer with real expertise in C++ can exert total control over the system to build powerful, flexible, future-proof applications for your company. 

Assessment

Cad Crowd doesn't develop C++ software and applications, but we do know a thing or two about choosing the right developer to join your team. Beyond the early process of screening profiles and resumes, our recruiter can help you prepare a series of assessments to test candidates' skills and see if they are truly qualified for the role.

Backed with 15 years of experience connecting employers and developers nationwide, we can say with great confidence that we have what it takes to handle the recruitment process, acting as an extension of your internal hiring manager. Here are some examples to give you an idea about the kind of technical assessment we can use:

Coding assignments based on the typical projects associated with the role. We help review and rank their works to provide an insight into their skill levels so you can make an informed decision.

Gamification method to evaluate candidates' problem-solving skills. The assessment method helps you gauge both the hard skills and soft skills in one go. Coding challenges and puzzles are the most common models, but you always have the chance to customize the questions as you see fit.

Scenario-based coding challenges give insight into the candidates' knowledge of object-oriented programming, system memory management, and code structure.

In case the hiring is indeed aimed at junior C++ developers, we can use simpler assessments to test candidates' abilities in performing string manipulations, defining proper data types, and dealing with non-advanced algorithms.

Our recruiters will work with your hiring manager to design a unique assessment based on real-world problems to better mimic an actual project or the typical everyday tasks the candidates may expect if they get hired. Depending on your needs, we can do the technical assessment as part of the early screening process or keep it as a separate step just before the preliminary interview. Since designing the questions and coding challenges may require discussion with your hiring manager, the schedule needs to be determined beforehand.

Talent search

Over the course of its one-and-a-half decade in the business, Cad Crowd has accumulated a huge talent database filled with professional programmers from all over the country. Each has verifiable portfolio track records and easily traceable work history. The database is usually the first resource we use when looking for the right candidate for the role. It's quick, practical, and cost-efficient.

That said, Cad Crowd can always tap into networks of developers scattered around the web in online communities. Instead of going the conventional route with LinkedIn and social media, we are fond of going directly into the much more focused forums such as C++ Alliance Slack Community, Subreddits, and Discord server. In case the most qualified professionals for the open position turn out to be passive candidates (already hired by other employers), we have just the right headhunters to do the recruitment work on your behalf.

Give Cad Crowd a call any day of the week for your free quote. We listen to every detail about the open position, your company culture, timeline, budgets, and the preferred candidate qualifications so that our recruiters can devise a custom solution that meets and exceeds your specific expectations.