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In Germany, most of the larger software development projects are realized in the southern part of the country. At least the more interesting projects. C/C++ projects are a problematic field in the last years. Java has become quite popular, although many of those Java-based projects never come to an end. But the customers believe the hype around that Java world and persistently ignore the problems. There is a trend to "over-specification", building absurdly complex object models and adding too many nonsense features, resulting in exploding implementation costs, malfunctioning software and frustration.
At the moment, it's almost impossible to find C/C++ projects without having additional qualifications in some application fields (e. g. finance sector, aviation technology, automotive, train control systems). Nobody seems to have needs for "generic", system-near development. Short-running projects are frequently realized together with students who are cheap for their contractors, cutting the prices for professional development services.
If you want to work in Germany as an English-speaking C++ developer, you might want to try to find a project in the Frankfurt/Main area. There are quite a few international companies doing software development in the Rhein-Main area. Probably a better place for you than Berlin.