Software Development Engineer, C++

Senior Software Development Engineer, C++

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, Netherlands;
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.

This role is suited for a Senior C++ Software Engineer experienced in video processing and real‑time streaming technologies. The platform operates across diverse hardware and operating systems and processes video streams from thousands of cameras worldwide. Development is primarily done in C++23
, using modern capabilities supported by the latest MSVC and Clang compilers.

• Develop and enhance video processing and streaming components of the Nx Media Server
• Work with video formats, codecs, and container formats (H.264, H.265, MP4, MKV, etc.)
• Implement and improve real‑time video transport protocols (RTSP, RTP, WebRTC, etc.)
• Optimize low‑latency video pipelines and media streaming performance
• Integrate and extend FFmpeg‑based media processing pipelines
• Refactor existing code and increase test coverage (UT and FT)
• Review the code of other members of the team

• Strong background in C++11 (or newer) in a multi‑threaded environment
• Experience working with video processing pipelines or media frameworks
• Understanding of video codecs, container formats, and media streaming concepts
• Experience with real‑time streaming protocols such as RTP, RTSP, or WebRTC
• Experience implementing high‑performance or low‑latency systems
• Experience implementing unit and functional tests
• Experience and/or desire for using AI development tools (i.e.
  Claude/Gemini
  ) to complement your core C++ skills.
• It is our goal to open our server source code as a tool to the entire C++ video world, so experience with driving open source communities is a plus.

• Experience working with FFmpeg
• Understanding of media transport protocols and NAT traversal (STUN/TURN/ICE)
• Cross‑platform development experience with Windows and Linux including embedded devices
• Experience with WebRTC media pipelines

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work in our brand‑new comfortable office
• Employer‑sponsored health coverage
• Working with top industry experts in our international team

The position is ideally a hybrid role in one of our offices located in Burbank, CA;
Walnut Creek, CA and Portland, OR;
Belgrade, Serbia;
Hague, Netherlands.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or submitted to our careers page or job postings without a formal agreement in place will be considered property of Network Optix, and no fees will be paid in the event that candidate is hired by the company.

Base pay range

$180,000 – $250,000 USD

Network Optix is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of all cultural, national, racial, gender identities, and those who have served in the military. We strive for an environment where creativity and collaborative growth thrive. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.