C++ Engineer

We are hiring for a C/C++ Developer to be part of the Lenovo XClarity Essentials team, to be involved with all aspects of the software life cycle development, own the design and implementation of component features, and work closely with QA in an agile environment.

Lenovo XClarity Essentials (LXCE) is a collection of server management utilities that enable customers to manage Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkServer servers more efficiently and cost-effectively. The LXCE offering consists of OneCLI, UpdateXpress, and Bootable Media Creator.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build and maintain core C++ modules, following our modular, dynamically‑loaded architecture
• Implement, write unit/functional tests, and partner with QA to land production‑grade code on Windows and Linux build targets.
• Enable new platforms and features across the roadmap
• Integrate with low‑level services
• Optimize performance and reliability: profile critical paths, reduce startup/scan times, improve logging and error handling, and harden cross‑platform behavior
• Contribute to release quality: fix integration issues, address bottlenecks, and support automated pipelines
• Maintain code quality: perform code reviews, enforce coding guidelines, and improve test coverage and CI reliability across modules and platforms
• Collaborate across teams to clarify requirements, triage issues, and land changes that align with LXCE deliverables

What you’ll bring:

• Around 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Good programming skills in C++ on Windows and Linux, including STL and BOOST
• Experience with CMake or Makefiles to manage complex project dependencies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Nice to have (Pluses)

• Cross‑platform build/debug skills
• Experience with server management utilities or datacenter tooling
• Familiarity with UEFI/BIOS configuration, Redfish/REST, XML/JSON parsing, and network file transfer
• CI/CD experience; contribution to release processes and automated testing infrastructure
• Experience with Electron/Node/Vue front‑ends or wrapping C++ CLIs with GUIs