C++ Software Developer (m/f/d) OCR and Image Processing

DESKO PENTA Scanner 4X: ONE housing; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DESKO is seeking a C++ Software Developer (m/f/d) for OCR and image processing in Singapore, full-time and office-based. You will develop production-quality C++ software for image acquisition, preprocessing, OCR, and document analysis, and collaborate with EU teams as needed.

You will optimize image processing, integrate OCR frameworks, and contribute to testing, CI, and validation. Prototyping in Python precedes robust C++ implementation, with regional APAC travel required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional experience with modern C++.
• Hands-on OCR, image processing, or computer vision experience.
• Experience implementing and evaluating image processing or recognition pipelines.
• Sound understanding of software design, debugging, profiling, automated testing, APIs, SDKs, and system integration.
• Experience with Git-based development and Windows/Linux environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel within APAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-quality C++ software for image acquisition, preprocessing, OCR, document analysis, and recognition.
• Design, integrate, and improve image processing and computer vision algorithms for real-world document images.
• Evaluate OCR results, identify recognition errors, and optimize preprocessing and post-processing steps.
• Work with variations in illumination, resolution, contrast, perspective, focus, reflections, colour reproduction, and acquisition devices.
• Integrate OCR frameworks, image processing libraries, cameras, scanners, SDKs, and external systems into existing products.
• Build diagnostic tools, automated tests, and validation workflows for product quality and regression testing.
• Prepare and evaluate image datasets and define acceptance criteria for supported document types and variants.
• Investigate whether product issues originate from image acquisition, image quality, processing, recognition, configuration, or system integration.
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, performance optimization, debugging, and CI.
• Use Python for prototyping, data preparation, analysis, and test automation, then transfer results to C++ implementations.
• Support customers and regional partners with product integration, troubleshooting, validation, workshops, and POC activities.
• Coordinate technical topics with product management and engineering teams in Singapore and Germany, including APAC travel.

Skills

Modern C++

OCR

Image Processing

Git

Windows

Linux

English Proficiency

Independent Work

APAC Travel

Education

CS/Engineering Degree

Tools

OpenCV

Camera SDKs

Python

CI/CD

Job description

Full-time | Office based in Singapore

C++ Software Developer (m/f/d) OCR and Image Processing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-quality C++ software for image acquisition, preprocessing, OCR, document analysis, and recognition
• Design, integrate, and improve image processing and computer vision algorithms for real-world document images
• Evaluate OCR results, identify systematic recognition errors, and optimize preprocessing and post-processing steps
• Work with variations in illumination, resolution, contrast, perspective, focus, reflections, colour reproduction, and acquisition devices
• Integrate OCR frameworks, image processing libraries, cameras, scanners, SDKs, and external systems into existing products
• Build diagnostic tools, automated tests, and reproducible validation workflows for product quality and regression testing
• Prepare and evaluate image datasets and define technical acceptance criteria for supported document types and variants
• Investigate whether product issues originate from image acquisition, image quality, processing, recognition, configuration, or system integration
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, performance optimization, debugging, and continuous integration
• Use Python where appropriate for prototyping, data preparation, analysis, and test automation, then transfer relevant results into maintainable C++ implementations
• Support customers and regional partners with product integration, troubleshooting, validation, workshops, and proof-of-concept activities
• Coordinate technical topics with product management and engineering teams in Singapore and Germany, including travel within APAC when required

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable technical qualification
• Professional software development experience with modern C++
• Proven hands-on experience in OCR, image processing, or computer vision, ideally demonstrated through a relevant project and a clear description of your own contribution
• Experience in implementing, integrating, and evaluating image processing or recognition pipelines
• Sound understanding of software design, debugging, profiling, automated testing, APIs, SDKs, and system integration
• Experience with collaborative Git-based development and development for Windows or Linux environments
• Professional spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in an international team
• Willingness to support customers and travel within APAC when required

Beneficial Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage:

• Identity document verification, passport or identity card processing, OCR, or KYC solutions
• Camera and scanner integration, machine vision, industrial inspection, or embedded systems
• Hardware and software integration or international customer projects
• Security, border control, travel, banking, hospitality, or access control solutions