Career events

We’re excited to announce that think-cell will be attending the HPI Connect Fair on May 15, 2025, at the Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI) in Potsdam, Germany. This event is a great opportunity for IT students and graduates to meet top tech companies and explore potential career opportunities.

HPI is a leading research and teaching institution focused on IT systems engineering and digital transformation. At the HPI Connect Fair, think-cell will be participating in speed dating sessions, ready to discuss the projects we’re working on, what it’s like to work at think-cell, and how you can become part of our development team.

The HPI Connect Fair is designed for students from HPI, and it’s an ideal platform for making connections and getting to know potential employers in the tech industry. If you’re interested in joining a company with a strong focus on code excellence, a flat structure, and no overtime or meetings, make sure to stop by our booth!

We look forward to meeting you and discussing the many career opportunities we offer. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about think-cell and kickstart your career in software development.

think-cell is sponsoring C++Now 2025 as a Track sponsor. The conference will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2025, and is an important event for advanced C++ developers. C++Now is known for providing a focused environment for deep technical discussions, bringing together experts, including members of the C++ Standards Committee, to discuss the latest developments in C++.

On Monday April 28 at 14:30 Jonathan Müller, Software Engineer at think-cell, will give his talk "Overengineering max(a, b): Mixed Comparison Functions, Common References, and Rust's Lifetime Annotations." Jonathan's talk will explore overengineering of max(a, b), mixed comparison functions, common references, and Rust’s lifetime annotations as they relate to C++ development.

Later into the conference, on Thursday May 1st at 9:00 Jonathan will give another one of his talks, "Missing (and Future?) C++ Range Concepts." This talk will explore new range types beyond the current C++ range concepts, including compile-time-sized ranges, noncontiguous ranges with contiguous chunks, and optimizations using a pushed-based for_each_while(rng, sink) customization point. Jonathan will also discuss heterogeneous ranges, enabling efficient handling of multiple types in range algorithms.

As part of the sponsorship, think-cell will support a track of sessions at the conference, covering approximately one-third of the conference’s content.

think-cell is proud to contribute to C++Now 2025 and support the ongoing growth and development of the C++ community.

We are excited to partner with the MUC++ user group to organize our upcoming C++ Meetup in Munich on April 10th. Our meetups provide an opportunity for developers to come together, share knowledge, and engage in discussions around C++. The event is open to developers of all levels, offering in-depth technical talks and the chance to connect with peers in the industry.

This meetup will feature a talk by Jonathan Müller, Software Engineer at think-cell, on "Functional Programming in C++." Jonathan is responsible for maintaining think-cell’s core libraries, which include a custom range library, a fast JSON parser, and other utilities that facilitate writing clean and efficient C++ code. Before joining think-cell, Jonathan developed several open-source C++ libraries and has served as assistant chair for std::ranges in the C++ standardization committee. He is also an experienced conference speaker, and we are pleased to have him share his expertise.

In his presentation, Jonathan will introduce functional programming as a declarative approach to writing programs by composing functions. This approach can lead to code that is easier to understand, less error-prone, and more maintainable. The talk will cover topics such as algorithms using std::ranges, composable error handling with std::optional and std::expected, algebraic data types, and separating IO from computation. The session will also address the M-word in the context of functional programming.

The event will take place at smartvillage Schwantalerhöhe in Munich. We will begin at 18:00 with food, drinks, and an opportunity for informal networking. Valerie and Anastasia from the tech recruiting team will be present to answer any questions regarding working at think-cell. At 19:00, there will be a lightning talk by Daniel Teubl, followed by Jonathan’s main talk at 19:30. The event will conclude by 21:30, but participants are welcome to stay and continue conversations afterward.

We invite everyone interested in C++ and are really looking forward to our C++ Meetup in Munich.

think-cell is excited to continue supporting ACCU 2025, that will be held April 1-4 in Bristol, UK. As a sponsor, we are looking forward to engaging with the C++ community once again and contributing to meaningful discussions around the latest in software development. This year, we are especially excited to sponsor a branded channel video and feature a talk by our Software Engineer Jonathan Müller on “Functional Programming in C++.”

ACCU is one of the most respected conferences for C++ and software engineering professionals, offering a platform for developers to exchange knowledge, discover new techniques, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with C++. We continue to proudly sponsor ACCU to foster a strong, collaborative developer community and remain at the forefront of software development practices.

Jonathan Müller’s talk, "Functional Programming in C++," will introduce functional programming as a declarative approach to writing programs by composing functions. This method can lead to code that is easier to write, understand, and less error-prone. However, adopting a functional mindset requires a shift in thinking. In this session, Jonathan will explore functional programming in C++ using the modern standard library, covering algorithms with std::ranges, composable error handling with std::optional and std::expected, algebraic data types, and separating IO from computation. The talk will also touch on the much-discussed M-word in the context of functional programming.

We wish all participants a great time at the conference and hope that ACCU, as always, offers valuable insights, inspiring conversations, and exciting opportunities for collaboration within the C++ community.

This March, think-cell is proud to continue its sponsorship of using std::cpp 2025, the largest C++ conference in Spain, taking place March 19-21 in Madrid. Organized by the Computer Science and Engineering Department of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and supported by the Standard C++ Foundation, the event brings together professional C++ developers and students interested in high-performance computing and software infrastructure.

To celebrate our sponsorship, we are giving away two tickets to the conference to the university students! Participants who correctly solve our special quiz for the using std::cpp community will be entered into a random draw, where two winners will receive their conference passes.

Stay tuned for more details on how to participate: we will post it to our LinkedIn page!

On Saturday, March 15, we will attend the third event of our Zurich visit: the annual VIS Kontaktparty at ETH Zurich. For over a decade, think-cell has participated in this event, and this year is no exception.

Organized by the Kontaktparty Committee (KPK) of the Association of Computer Science Students at ETH Zurich (VIS), the VIS Kontaktparty has become Switzerland’s largest academic IT recruiting fair. It is designed primarily for students and graduates of the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, providing them with the opportunity to connect with leading tech companies.

As always, think-cell will have a booth at the event, where attendees can meet Sebastian and Wieland from our software engineering team and Anna and Anastasiia from tech recruiting. We will also bring our branded gifts and, as a long-standing tradition, a barista with a professional coffee machine to serve freshly brewed coffee throughout the day.

We look forward to meeting students, discussing our approach to software development, and sharing insights into what makes think-cell a unique place to work – and, of course, getting everyone a truly fine cup of coffee!