Network Optix is hiring a Software Development Engineer, C++

Network Optix (Nx) is a global powerhouse in video software development, driven by a mission to empower the creation of intelligent video-based solutions and products capable of converting video into actionable data. Over a decade in the making, the Network Optix Enterprise Video Operating System helps innovative organizations rapidly and affordably build world-class, custom-tailored, enterprise-scale video products and solutions. Nx is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations in Burbank, California, Portland, Oregon, Belgrade, Serbia; Hague, Netherland; Taipei, Taiwan, and regional teams distributed across the globe. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 9 years running, we are committed to expanding our teams cross-functionally and globally. Network Optix aims to power the world’s most intelligent video solutions, with the ultimate goal of carving a path toward revolutionizing the landscape of video technology and transforming how we perceive the world around us. About the Team Our team is responsible for a large part of the server-side development — camera integration and support. We work with a wide variety of camera manufacturers, each using different protocols (IP-based, TCP/UDP, HTTP, SOAP, ONVIF, and various proprietary text and binary protocols). The integration team investigates and supports these protocols, often performing reverse engineering. A significant part of the work involves debugging issues on local and remote devices using tools like Wireshark. Our software runs on a wide range of hardware and operating systems. We build efficient, portable solutions using modern C++ (C++20/23), along with CMake, Conan, and Git. What You’ll Be Doing - Examine various camera APIs and develop plugins for different vendors - Add support for new cameras and devices (NVRs, DVRs, intercoms, IP speakers, etc.) - Implement support for new camera features and capabilities - Maintain and improve camera support on the server side - Collaborate with the core server team to enhance camera-server interaction - Investigate Wireshark logs and server logs to diagnose and resolve issues reported by technical support - Troubleshoot complex problems, including server crashes and device-specific issues - Interact with device manufacturers to improve and stabilize integrations - Refactor existing code and increase unit and functional test coverage - Participate in code reviews - Assist the Support team in analyzing complex field issues Domain / Areas of Work Each integration typically involves working across multiple protocols and includes: - Camera discovery - Capability detection - Configuration management - Device control - Media stream handling - Video analytics data processing Camera Features You’ll Work With - Audio/video sources and encoders - PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) - Advanced hardware features (wipers, heaters, etc.) - Speakers and IO ports - Security features (doorbells, locks, alarms) Advanced Video Analytics - Event detection (line crossing, loitering, etc., 50+ types) - Object tracking and classification - Recognition (license plates, faces, etc.) - Analytics configuration (regions of interest, rules, etc.) What you bring Experience - Experience working with large codebases and maintaining existing systems - Strong experience in C++17/20, including multi-threaded and asynchronous programming - Experience with Windows and Linux C++ toolchains - Experience analyzing network traffic (e.g., Wireshark) - Solid understanding of OOP and software design patterns - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills - Experience writing unit and functional tests - Experience with web services, SOAP, and ONVIF (desirable) - Experience with Qt 6 (desirable) Technical Skills - Ability to write efficient, portable C++ code in a multi-threaded environment - Strong understanding of asynchronous programming - Ability to work with and evolve an existing codebase - Experience with CMake and Git - Basic system administration skills - Experience working with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira) Knowledge - Strong knowledge of C++17/20 and STL (C++23/26 is a plus) - Understanding of algorithms and data structures - Knowledge of concurrent programming - Solid understanding of memory management (low-level and high-level) - Understanding of Windows and Linux internals - Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and HTTP Nice to Have - Cross-platform development experience (Windows/Linux, including embedded systems) - Familiarity with Boost - Understanding of device-level integrations and video systems - Experience working with analytics from vendors (e.g., Uniview, Vivotek) - Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, or developer productivity tools) What we offer - Competitive compensation - Paid time off - Flexible working hours - Hybrid work in our brand-new comfortable office - Employer-sponsored health coverage - Working with top industry experts in our international team The position is ideally a hybrid role in one of our offices located in Taipei, Taiwan; Hague, Netherlands; Burbank, CA; Walnut Creek, CA and Portland, OR; Belgrade, Serbia.