Lead C++ Software Engineer

Belgium - Product Development department

We’re a game changer that optimizes supply chains of the world's leading companies with our very own smart software and services.

Are you passionate about programming? Are you eager to solve complex and real-world problems with smart software? And are you ready to join a place where smart solutions meet human collaboration?

If so, you could be Lead C++ Software Engineer we’re looking for. Read on to learn more.

Our offer

We offer you more than just a job. Our culture and benefits inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

Continuous learning: Access customized training, coaching programs, and on-the-job development opportunities.
Flexibility: Flex your schedule with working from home, adaptable hours, and the autonomy to shape your routine.
Benefits: An attractive salary package including an optional company car, a bike incentive program, additional extralegal vacation days, and other competitive benefits.

Collaborative culture: Cross-team collaboration and creative challenges that encourage you to share knowledge, celebrate wins, and grow together.
Innovation: Encouragement to think differently through cross-team collaboration and innovation challenges
Well-being: Thrive in a workplace that supports your physical and mental health by promoting a wide range of facilities and activities like birthday events, sports sessions, in-house coaches, and healthy meal options.

With a team spanning 60+ nationalities, we know that diverse voices fuel better ideas and solutions. That’s why we invest in a focused inclusion strategy with clear KPIs and actions to serve our customers, alliances, and communities. Here, your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported as we continue building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our company

We’re a leading game changer that optimizes supply chains with our very own smart software and services. With a team of 1,400+ passionate, creative minds from over 70 nationalities, we help the world’s largest companies to run their supply chains more efficiently and sustainably. Our customers include BASF, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Nestlé, and Procter & Gamble.

Ready to be smart with heart? Join our team where technical expertise and human connection create solutions that scale globally and make a lasting impression.

Want to learn more? Visit careers.omp.com/life-at-omp.

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Your challenge

As a Lead C++ Software Engineer, you drive the design and delivery of high-performance, scalable software systems. In this role, you combine your deep technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a team of engineers as they build robust, production-ready solutions. You work closely with customers to resolve issues and ensure reliable, high-quality outcomes.

You are responsible for:

Designing robust, scalable C++ solutions with a strong focus on performance, maintainability, and cross-component integration.
Taking end-to-end ownership of delivery, ensuring predictable planning, clear milestones, and reliable execution.
Driving the team towards delivery outcomes by providing technical direction, removing blockers, ensuring accountability, and driving a strong getting-things-done mentality.
Challenging and refining requirements with product analysts to ensure clarity, feasibility, and delivery readiness.
Taking ownership of technical correctness, including performance and scalability, while collaborating with QA to enable strong automation and fast feedback loops.
Working closely with customers to understand issues, drive fast resolutions, and ensure the solution’s real-world robustness.

About you

Essential talents and qualifications:

A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar. Alternatively, the equivalent by experience.
At least 10 years of work experience in a C++ software engineering role.
Excellent algorithmic and conceptual thinking.
A conceptual, generalist knowledge of different technologies and the curiosity to stay up to date with various technology stacks.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Pride in the high-quality software you design.

Bonus points if you have:

Relevant experience in cloud-native technologies, streaming frameworks, service-oriented architecture, and API development.
Experience with working in remote teams.
Knowledge about testing systems.
But most of all, you’re fun to work with and a great team player!

Soft skills

Problem solver Communicative Team-player Pragmatic attitude Passionate Analytical thinker Creative mindset

Hard skills

Algorithmic thinking C++ Software and architecture design

Language skills

Required:

English

A plus:

Any other language

Your future

We find the perfect intersection of your talents and our evolving needs. Our talent management program supports your personal development and empowers you to build a career in line with your ambitions.

Many of our team members who start as a software engineer grow into the role of software architect, software expert, project manager, or team manager.

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