Principal C++ Engineer (OpenCV)

TL;DR

Principal C++ Engineer (OpenCV): Developing secure self-managed digital identity platform with an accent on multithreading, synchronization, image processing, and Linux-based systems. Focus on scaling complex high-performance systems, ensuring code quality through CI/CD and unit testing, and integrating C++ with Python.

Location: Remote

Company

Privacy-first company building passwordless, zero-trust digital identity solutions using biometrics and cryptography, trusted by global brands.

What you will do

• Lead by example in developing and owning complex C++ systems for the identity platform.
• Scale the platform in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Collaborate independently while implementing best practices in C++ programming.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure code stability with unit tests.
• Handle image processing tasks using OpenCV and integrate with Python scripting.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of C++ experience with strong language features and best practices.
• Demonstrated multithreading and synchronization in C++.
• Proficiency in CMake and Conan for builds and dependencies.
• Linux administration including terminal, SSH, and server management.
• GitHub for version control, branching, PRs, and workflows.
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions and comprehensive unit testing.
• Image processing with C++ and OpenCV.
• Python for development and scripting.

Nice to have

• ctypes for integrating C++ modules into Python, including shared libraries and data conversions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Remote-first, collaborative culture.
• Background check required due to financial sector work.