Senior C++ Engineer - Lead Scalable Security Platform (Remote)

Private Identity; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive compensation

Equity

Job summary

PrivateID is seeking a senior C++ engineer to lead and own complex systems, with a strong background in multithreading, Linux, OpenCV, and Python integration. The role demands independent work in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting and the ability to scale our passwordless identity platform.

We value deep C++ expertise, proactive collaboration, and a history of delivering robust software with comprehensive test coverage. Remote-first, equity-friendly company culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in C++ engineering and system ownership.
• Strong C++ knowledge with modern features and best practices.
• Experience with multithreading and synchronization techniques.
• Proficiency with CMake and Conan for build and dependency management.
• Strong Linux administration and shell/SSH familiarity.
• Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development practices.
• CI/CD setup and maintenance using GitHub Actions.
• Experience writing comprehensive unit tests and test automation.
• Background in image processing using OpenCV and related libraries.
• Experience integrating Python with C++ modules (ctypes) and managing shared libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and own complex software systems.
• Take ownership of architecture, design, and scalability efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Scale the platform while ensuring code quality and test coverage.
• Mentor junior developers and drive engineering best practices.

Skills

C++ programming

Multithreading

Unit testing

Python scripting

OpenCV image processing

CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Linux administration

CTypes integration with Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CMake

Conan

Git

GitHub

GitHub Actions

OpenCV

Python

Job description

PrivateID is seeking a senior C++ engineer to lead and own complex systems, with a strong background in multithreading, Linux, OpenCV, and Python integration. The role demands independent work in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting and the ability to scale our passwordless identity platform.

We value deep C++ expertise, proactive collaboration, and a history of delivering robust software with comprehensive test coverage. Remote-first, equity-friendly company culture.