Software Development Engineer, C++

Network Optix•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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)
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 Haves

Experience with web services, SOAP, and ONVIF (desirable)
Experience with Qt 6 (desirable)
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)

Responsibilities

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