C++ Back-End Software Engineer

Founded in 2017, percipient.ai utilizes state-of-the-art research in Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning to develop cutting-edge tools that bridge the gap between AI and human understanding.

We pride ourselves in maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment that enables each individual to grow while having a meaningful impact on national security. Join our team today.

Percipient.ai is currently seeking to hire a Staff Back-End Software Engineer to join our Back-End Team. The Staff Back-End Software Engineer will work collaboratively with other back-end engineers, product managers, AI and Computer Vision scientists, and other engineering teams to build scalable back-end systems, services, tools, and APIs that power our product.

Responsibilities :

• Design and build highly-scalable systems
• Build backend tools and services directly impacting the core network product
• Build services, tools and APIs to facilitate monitoring, orchestration and handling of edge cases for servers with massive scaling goals

Requirements :

• BS in Computer Science or related field; MS or Ph.D. a plus
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong C++ skills
• Proven track record of building highly-reliable and large-scale distributed systems
• Strong expertise in multiple aspects of network video streaming, including networking, video encoding and decoding and streaming protocols
• Knowledge of the FFmpeg framework is a plus
• Passion for building solutions quickly while architecting for long-term growth and scalability
• Great problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player
• US citizenship required due to federal requirements

We want the best for all of our employees and go out of our way to provide top-tier benefits. Join our team to receive : Substantial Equity Unlimited Flexible Time Away (FTA) 401k Matching 90% Employee Medical Premium Coverage 65% Dependent / Family Medical Premium Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Referral Program Lunches & Snacks Commuter Benefits Life Insurance Travel Assistance And more

Percipient.ai is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We hire talent located within a daily commutable distance to our office in Santa Clara, CA. We believe in the benefit of a highly collaborative in-office culture, so plan to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

At this time we are not accepting unsolicited submissions from agencies. Thank you.