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Ask HN: Finding good C++ developers in the EU

11 points by bkmn 12y ago

I need to find a qualified C++ developer, preferably based somewhere in the EU (or if possible, Sweden). I'm looking for someone who's worked in graphics & game programming programming (UDK would be awesome) and ideally also has some experience in BIM development (Building Information Modelling). I'm looking for solid portfolios and would prefer someone with a degree in CS. Elance and similar have been suggested to me, but I feel those sites are you best bet if you're looking for smaller projects with less experienced developers. Anyone got any links?

jensnockert 12y ago
Go to systems programming meetups, in Malmö there's Rust Skåne and C++ folk at least. Gothenburg and Stockholm probably has meetups as well.
- bkmn 12y ago
  Sounds interesting - got any recommendations for meetups in Stockholm?
  - jensnockert 12y ago
    Sorry, no. I live in Malmö, so I don't go to Stockholm that often. But if you're looking to put out a job ad where all the meetups in Malmö are, just prod Michael Tiberg @ http://www.foocafe.org/ http://www.foocafe.org/. He coordinates sponsorship and such for almost all the tech meetups here.
FractalNerve 12y ago
try xing
yeureka 12y ago
I know some people who might fit the bill here in London, including myself. Can you elaborate on the position?
- bkmn 12y ago
  It's a project on – in very broad terms – integrating Revit/BIM models in Unreal engine. As you probably know Epic released the source code for Unreal a few months ago and this has opened up exciting opportunities for architects and the building industry. We're also looking into integrating this with the Oculus Rift (got our DK2 just a few months ago - yay!). Currently I'm looking for a developer by project/the hour (starting somewhere in Jan. 2015), but if things go well I'm hoping the project can grow in scope. If you're interested, send me an email to pelle(at]beckmancreative[dot)se with a resumé and we can talk from there.
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roel_v 12y ago
In my experience most positions for senior people are filled through head hunters, at least here in the 'West' of Europe (Germany, UK, Belgium, Netherlands - don't know about France), or through consultants-turned-inhouse situations. Out of curiosity, how much are you expecting to pay for the skillset you list? Are you looking for temp or perm?
- bkmn 12y ago
  Yeah, I'm think maybe head hunters are the thing. This thread has been great though - people have gotten in touch! As in previous comment I can't give figures right now, but proper payment for qualified professionals.
Zolomon 12y ago
How much are you paying? I'm based in Lund, studying at LTH at the moment, but know some very skilled C++ developers - this sounds very interesting for myself since I do C++ and game development on my free-time while studying, never worked with UDK however. My friends have though. Visit http://www.thegameassembly.com/ http://www.thegameassembly.com/ for fresh students, the program is very good and most people get hired by DICE, Massive Entertainment or Avalanche.
- bkmn 12y ago
  I'll look into the link, sounds great. Can give figures right now, but this is proper payment for qualified professionals.
jokoon 12y ago
most C++ jobs always need to be high skilled sigh
pankajdoharey 12y ago
If you are really looking for experienced profiles you could checkout toptal.com

11 points by bkmn 12y ago

jensnockert 12y ago

Go to systems programming meetups, in Malmö there's Rust Skåne and C++ folk at least. Gothenburg and Stockholm probably has meetups as well.

bkmn 12y ago
Sounds interesting - got any recommendations for meetups in Stockholm?
- jensnockert 12y ago
  Sorry, no. I live in Malmö, so I don't go to Stockholm that often. But if you're looking to put out a job ad where all the meetups in Malmö are, just prod Michael Tiberg @ http://www.foocafe.org/ http://www.foocafe.org/. He coordinates sponsorship and such for almost all the tech meetups here.

FractalNerve 12y ago

try xing

yeureka 12y ago

I know some people who might fit the bill here in London, including myself. Can you elaborate on the position?

bkmn 12y ago
It's a project on – in very broad terms – integrating Revit/BIM models in Unreal engine. As you probably know Epic released the source code for Unreal a few months ago and this has opened up exciting opportunities for architects and the building industry. We're also looking into integrating this with the Oculus Rift (got our DK2 just a few months ago - yay!). Currently I'm looking for a developer by project/the hour (starting somewhere in Jan. 2015), but if things go well I'm hoping the project can grow in scope. If you're interested, send me an email to pelle(at]beckmancreative[dot)se with a resumé and we can talk from there.

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roel_v 12y ago

In my experience most positions for senior people are filled through head hunters, at least here in the 'West' of Europe (Germany, UK, Belgium, Netherlands - don't know about France), or through consultants-turned-inhouse situations. Out of curiosity, how much are you expecting to pay for the skillset you list? Are you looking for temp or perm?

bkmn 12y ago
Yeah, I'm think maybe head hunters are the thing. This thread has been great though - people have gotten in touch! As in previous comment I can't give figures right now, but proper payment for qualified professionals.

Zolomon 12y ago

How much are you paying? I'm based in Lund, studying at LTH at the moment, but know some very skilled C++ developers - this sounds very interesting for myself since I do C++ and game development on my free-time while studying, never worked with UDK however. My friends have though. Visit http://www.thegameassembly.com/ http://www.thegameassembly.com/ for fresh students, the program is very good and most people get hired by DICE, Massive Entertainment or Avalanche.

bkmn 12y ago
I'll look into the link, sounds great. Can give figures right now, but this is proper payment for qualified professionals.

jokoon 12y ago

most C++ jobs always need to be high skilled sigh

pankajdoharey 12y ago

If you are really looking for experienced profiles you could checkout toptal.com