At think-cell, we are looking for talented C++ Developers with a solid theoretical foundation. Whether you are an experienced developer or a recent graduate in Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics, your problem-solving skills and proficiency in C++ are what matter most. We combine challenging technical work with a culture that prioritizes thoughtful engineering over rushed delivery. Our main team is based in Berlin, but we also embrace remote developers from UTC–1 to UTC+4, highlighting our commitment to flexibility and collaboration.

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Strong C++ programming skills, gained through education or experience.
• A background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• A passion for elegant and efficient algorithms.
• The ability to work independently and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• A good command of English; German is not required.

How You’ll Work:

You will collaborate closely with your team without being bogged down by recurring meetings. Your features will be shipped when you believe they are ready, with no time pressure. We encourage contributions from everyone.

What We Offer:

• Brilliant Team: Work alongside international colleagues with strong academic and professional backgrounds.
• Work–life balance: Flexible working hours and an environment that respects your time and focus.
• Stable Environment: Join a market leader with a reliable product.
• Competitive salary and relocation support to Berlin.
• Guaranteed raise to 130k EUR after the first year.

Our Values:

As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the principles that define us:

• Forward Thinking: We embrace change and challenge the status quo.
• Ownership: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.
• Customer First: We prioritize delivering lasting value.
• Unified Team: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.
• Strive for Excellence: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.

Why is think-cell the Right Place for You?

We empower over 1.3 million users across 35,000 companies, including top consulting firms and major global enterprises. With offices in Berlin, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we are a diverse team of over 210 people committed to innovation and excellence. Think-cell is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!

About Our Software: Technology Overview

Programming Languages & Standards:

• Entire codebase and customer portal written in modern C++.
• Some Assembler for low-level tasks; build scripts in Python.
• Track latest compiler features (Visual C++ & Xcode).
• Active contributors to C++ standardization (DIN & ISO/IEC).
• Official sponsor of the Standard C++ Foundation.

Libraries & Infrastructure:

• Extensive use of Boost (e.g., Boost.Spirit for parsing).
• Custom range library enhancing iteration concepts beyond Boost.Range.
• Cross-platform macOS and Windows support via in-house library.
• Proprietary reference-counting and persistence libraries.
• Advanced bug reporting system with:
  • Runtime assertions in release builds.
  • Automatic bug submission and categorization.
  • User-facing web portal for update downloads.

Core Algorithms & Research:

• Pioneers in automatic slide layout algorithms.
• Developed new algorithms for:
  • Point cloud labeling (labels offset from points).
  • Column chart labeling.
• Collaboration with John Forrest (CLP simplex solver) to optimize performance.
• Created unique generic data structures (e.g., partitions) not in STL/Boost.
• Chart recognition powered by OpenCV and Leptonica.
• Distributed indexer for terabytes of documents.

Reverse Engineering & Integration:

• Use of IDA Pro for deep Microsoft Office API reverse engineering.
• Developed a resilient function-hooking engine that:
  • Patches Office executables dynamically in memory.
  • Uses assembly pattern matching to handle executable changes.

Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you. Send us your application and let’s start the conversation.