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Senior Software Development Engineer, C++

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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
180K-250K Annually
Senior level
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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
180K-250K Annually
Senior level
Develop and enhance video processing components, implement real-time video transport protocols, optimize performance, and refactor existing code while increasing test coverage.
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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.

This role is suited for a Senior C++ Software Engineer experienced in video processing and real-time streaming technologies. The platform operates across diverse hardware and operating systems and processes video streams from thousands of cameras worldwide. Development is primarily done in C++23, using modern capabilities supported by the latest MSVC and Clang compilers.
 
What you'll be doing
Develop and enhance video processing and streaming components of the Nx Media Server
Work with video formats, codecs, and container formats (H.264, H.265, MP4, MKV, etc.)
Implement and improve real-time video transport protocols (RTSP, RTP, WebRTC, etc.)
Optimize low-latency video pipelines and media streaming performance
Integrate and extend FFmpeg-based media processing pipelines
  • Refactor existing code and increase test coverage (UT and FT)
  • Review the code of other members of the team
What you bring
Experience
Strong background in C++11 (or newer) in a multi-threaded environment
Experience working with video processing pipelines or media frameworks
Understanding of video codecs, container formats, and media streaming concepts
Experience with real-time streaming protocols such as RTP, RTSP, or WebRTC
Experience implementing high-performance or low-latency systems
Experience implementing unit and functional tests
  • Experience and/or desire for using AI development tools (i.e. Claude/Gemini) to complement your core C++ skills.
  • It is our goal to open our server source code as a tool to the entire C++ video world, so experience with driving open source communities is a plus.
Nice to Have
Experience working with FFmpeg
Understanding of media transport protocols and NAT traversal (STUN/TURN/ICE)
Cross-platform development experience with Windows and Linux including embedded devices
  • Experience with WebRTC media pipelines
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 Burbank, CA; Walnut Creek, CA and Portland, OR; Belgrade, Serbia; Hague, Netherlands.
 
 
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or submitted to our careers page or job postings without a formal agreement in place will be considered property of Network Optix, and no fees will be paid in the event that candidate is hired by the company.

Base pay range
$180,000$250,000 USD

Network Optix is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of all cultural, national, racial, gender identities, and those who have served in the military. We strive for an environment where creativity and collaborative growth thrive. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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Network Optix Walnut Creek, California, USA Office

975 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596

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