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How to hire a C++ developer through our platform

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Place a free request

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Tell us about your needs

On a quick 30-min call, share your expectations and get a budget estimate

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Interview the best

Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest

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Onboard the chosen one

Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

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The developers helped us speed up. They quickly learned their part of the app and we’re grateful for their contribution.

Conor MackenConor MackenDirector of Engineering, tvScientific
Start to finish in under a week with zero wasted time

Reached out on Monday evening, connected Tuesday morning, had four qualified candidates by Wednesday.

Brian DeSpainBrian DeSpainCEO, 10X ERP
High quality, well-qualified developers

We had an excellent experience. Process is fast from the initial intake through setting up payment.

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Get 2-3 expertly matched candidates within 24-48 hours and meet the worthiest

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Your developer starts with a project—we deal with a contract, monthly payouts, and what not

Hire after 1–2 interviews

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Why hire C++ developers through our platform?

Find devs with skills you can trust with Lemon.io, so you can stop looking and start making progress again.

Why hire C++

Over 6500 companies use C++ as their main framework, including giants like Google, Amazon and Lyft.

High-quality web apps

C++'s modular approach lets devs reuse components, so they can seamlessly manage app complexity.

Faster development process

C++'s architecture and a vast library of pre-built components speed up development, so you can get to market sooner.

Enjoyable user experience

From smooth, responsive interfaces to reduced loading times, devs can use C++ to boost usability.

Scaling made easy

C++'s modular, component-based architecture makes it easy to scale applications as traffic grows.

Case studies

Aerospace

The experience with Lemon.io has been fantastic. The interview process has been good, the caliber of people – excellent and integration has been very smooth.

Marc Horowitz
Marc HorowitzCOO of SkyFi
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Telecommunications

We needed extra developers to clean off all these bugs so the company could skyrocket.

Conor Macken
Conor MackenDirector of Engineering
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AI

We needed extra AI engineers to keep our ambitious project running.

Mike Lukiman
Mike LukimanFounding Senior Software Engineer at Everstar.ai
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We Know What Makes a Great C++ Developer — So You Hire the Best

How much does it cost to hire a C++ developer?

The cost to hire a C++ developer could vary because of different factors: first of all, a C++ developer can cooperate with you as an employee or as an independent contractor. If you are seeking an employee, you can pay a base salary and additional pay, but for independent contractors, usually, only one rate is used, which includes all payments. The base pay for hiring a Senior C++ developer as an employee in the US, San Jose, ranges from $144K – $189K, according to Glassdoor. The additional pay is $56K – $105K per year.

Where can I hire a C++ developer?

To hire the right Senior C++ developer for remote full-time projects, you can use Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other platforms. In this case, you should be ready to review a large number of CVs, conduct screening calls, hard skills interviews, communicate with candidates, and support other processes relevant to the hiring process. However, going through numerous devs resumes and profiles can be extremely time-consuming and overwhelming, as well as communication, setting up interviews, and tech tasks to find the best candidates. If you prefer to cut the chase and focus on other tasks, Lemon.io is at your service. We will select for you 2-3 vetted candidates who meet all your requirements in 48 hours.

What is the day rate for a C++ developer?

The average daily rate for a Senior C++ developer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from$571 to $750, according to Glassdoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience. Additionally, we would like to remind you that for a direct-hire, you should add the additional pay, which is not included in the daily rate. For a Senior C++ developer, it will cost you $56K – $105K per year.

What is the US hourly rate for a C++ developer?

The base hourly pay for direct hire of a Senior C++ developer in San Jose, US, is $72-$94, according to Glassdoor. Additional pay is $56K – $105K per year.

How to hire a Senior C++ developer?

To hire a Senior C++ developer, you need to do some preparation—usually, it’s not easy to find a perfect candidate; it takes a lot of time and expenses.

First of all, define the goals of the development, tech stacks, and frameworks that are relevant to your project. Consider the budget, timeline, type of employment, and requirements: you can hire a C++ Developer as an employee or an independent contractor.

If you would like to make the hiring process easier, Lemon.io can help you find the perfect candidate for your project.

Is C++ still used in 2024?

Yes, C++ is commonly used in 2024. It is useful in systems programming, game development, finance applications development, simulation and modeling, telecommunications and robotics, cross-platform development, and the development of graphics libraries and multimedia processing.

Does Python or C++ pay more?

According to information from Glassdoor, Senior C++ developers can earn more with a yearly base salary ranging from $144K to $189K. On the other hand, Senior Python Developers typically earn between $146K and $177K annually. However, more projects require Python for development. Therefore, if you aim to work on more projects, Python may be the preferable programming language to use.

How fast can I be connected with a C++ developer once I make a request?

You can be connected with a C++ developer within 48 hours after the request. In these 48 hours, our team will manually choose the C++ developer for your project – their skills and experience will be relevant to the requirements of your project. The C++ developer who will be connected with you has already been pre-vetted by our team and has successfully completed these stages: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our technical interviewers.

What is the no-risk trial period for hiring a C++ developer on Lemon.io?

At Lemon.io, we offer a no-risk paid trial for hiring a C++ developer and a zero-risk replacement guarantee. The no-risk paid trial is up to 20 prepaid hours, which helps clients check how the C++ developer completes real tasks. Additionally, we provide a zero-risk replacement guarantee: we will offer you a new C++ developer if the previous one doesn’t meet your expectations. This is not a standard situation for us because only 1% of applicants can join our community, so we are confident in their seniority level and technical skills. However, if it happens, we promise to make the replacement.

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