Senior C++ Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior C++ Engineer to take ownership of a significant portion of their edge-computing stack. This role involves developing cutting-edge applications for processing vision data, deploying machine learning models, and optimizing performance in a dynamic environment. With a focus on C++ development and GPU-based pipelines, you will play a key role in enhancing AI-driven systems. Join a team that values intelligence, ownership, and impactful contributions, and enjoy a competitive salary along with equity options in an early-stage startup. This is a fantastic opportunity for driven engineers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Equity options

Private dental insurance

Private vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in C++ and Python for real-time applications.
• Proficiency in performance profiling tools and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Develop edge applications for vision data processing.
• Deploy machine learning models and optimize performance.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-time data processing

Performance optimization

Machine learning integration

Edge/IoT computing

Strong work ethic

Education

Top University background

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

gdb

Nsight

Valgrind

Grafana

Gstreamer

Salt

Job description

Job Description

Senior C++ Engineer

Please know that my client has an incredibly high bar for their Engineers. Ticking all boxes on this JD is not enough to secure an interview; they index heavily on Intelligence and Ownership. Examples of green flags for them are:

• Experience working with top VC-funded startups
• Previous founders of startups.
• Top University background.
• They are looking for employees who have had major impacts in previous roles.
• They are looking for driven employees who shift the earth to make things happen.

About the Company

We are seeking a skilled engineer to take ownership of a significant portion of our edge-computing stack, powering our AI-driven systems. Our technology spans front-end, backend, edge computing, and machine learning, offering a diverse and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop edge applications for processing vision data and managing communication layers on compute-constrained devices.
2. Deploy machine learning models into production environments.
3. Optimize platform runtime performance, focusing on C++ development and GPU-based pipelines.
4. Implement observability and telemetry tools to monitor system performance.
5. This is a full-time, in-office position (Monday to Friday).

Qualifications & Experience:

1. 3+ years of professional experience in C++ and Python, with expertise in developing real-time data processing applications optimized for latency and memory usage.
2. Proficiency in using profiling tools (e.g., gdb, Nsight, Valgrind, flame graph) for performance optimisation.
3. Hands-on experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
4. Bonus skills include:
5. Edge/IoT computing for managing deployed edge devices.
6. Infrastructure management tools (e.g., Salt).
7. Monitoring systems (e.g., Grafana).
8. Video processing and streaming technologies (e.g., Gstreamer).
9. Integration of ML models (e.g., PyTorch).
10. Highly motivated and results-driven with a strong work ethic.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary: £80,000 - £120,000 base.
2. Equity options in an early-stage startup.
3. Fully covered private dental and vision insurance.