Ask HN: Finding good C++ developers in the EU
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?
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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/ for fresh students, the program is very good and most people get hired by DICE, Massive Entertainment or Avalanche.
Go to systems programming meetups, in Malmö there's Rust Skåne and C++ folk at least. Gothenburg and Stockholm probably has meetups as well.
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?
I know some people who might fit the bill here in London, including myself.
Can you elaborate on the position?
If you are really looking for experienced profiles you could checkout toptal.com
most C++ jobs always need to be high skilled
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try xing