[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer C++ / Computer Vision @Abbyy ID- 8767

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With a focus on customer-centric thinking, we're not just another vendor – we're a transformative force in the industry. By joining one of our Customer Excellence teams, you will have the chance to work with our portfolio of over 10,000 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies.

As a trusted partner for intelligent automation, we solve highly complex problems for our enterprise customers and put their information to work to transform the way they do business. Innovation and excellence run through our veins, and you'll work with experts who are creating market-leading technologies, using Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and an advanced, sophisticated tech stack.

We are seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to drive the modernization and evolution of our C++ Computer Vision library, including the development of new algorithms specifically for Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). This role focuses on deep technical expertise to deliver robust, high-performance Computer Vision solutions that support our product teams. Our extensive library incorporates algorithms from Classical Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, to cutting-edge Multimodal models. The ideal candidate will design and implement core library architecture while mentoring team members and collaborating across functions to ensure the long-term success of our vision technology. Strong experience with Computer Vision concepts and algorithms is highly valued.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

  • Design and implement major architectural improvements to our C++ Computer Vision library
  • Drive technical decisions for library modernization, scalability, and performance
  • Establish technical standards and best practices for C++ development
  • Lead implementation of critical algorithms and optimization initiatives
  • Design robust error handling, testing, and verification systems
  • Develop solutions for code quality, maintainability, and developer experience

Technical Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Mentor senior and junior engineers on technical challenges
  • Provide expert guidance on complex modernization implementations
  • Drive adoption of modern C++ engineering best practices
  • Facilitate technical knowledge sharing and design discussions
  • Contribute technical insights to roadmap planning
  • Elevate team capabilities through knowledge transfer

Architecture & Innovation

  • Design and implement high-performance, memory-efficient algorithms
  • Lead major refactoring and modernization initiatives
  • Develop new Computer Vision algorithms focused on Intelligent Document Processing
  • Establish patterns for cross-platform compatibility
  • Implement advanced optimization techniques
  • Design library architecture for internal product teams
  • Ensure robustness and reliability of production systems

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong background in C++ development and cross-platform library design
  • Cross-Platform experience in at least a couple of platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac
  • Experience building and maintaining production-grade software systems

Technical Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of modern C++
  • Expertise in software architecture and design patterns
  • Strong understanding of Computer Vision and Machine Learning algorithms and techniques
  • Experience with performance optimization and profiling
  • Knowledge of low-level system programming considerations
  • Background in building maintainable, well-tested software components

Technical Leadership & Communication

  • Experience technically guiding a team and mentoring engineers on technical challenges
  • Track record of driving architectural and design decisions
  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively across technical teams
  • History of solving complex engineering problems

This role offers the opportunity to shape essential Computer Vision technology while growing technical leadership skills. The ideal candidate will combine deep C++, Computer Vision and ML expertise with the ability to implement complex technical solutions and mentor others.

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $126,000 and $191,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location and relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Benefits

  • Three weeks' paid time off plus 13 paid holidays, floating holidays, and holiday allowance increase based on tenure
  • Gym membership subsidy
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • College Savings Plan
  • Travel assistance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Join ABBYY, and you will:

Love how you work

  • We provide remote and hybrid working options to fit all lifestyles.
  • We use flexible hours across most of our teams to allow you to find your own definition of balance.
  • Encouraging a culture of giving, we provide two paid volunteering days off every year so you can take time to contribute to the causes you care about.
  • To ensure your family is cared for, we offer paid parental leave in all our locations.

Love whom you work with

Love what you work on

  • We are a company with more than 35 years of experience in the technology market;
  • Over 10,000 customers trust ABBYY, including many Fortune 500 ones, with names such as DHL, Johnson & Johnson, FDA, DMV, PwC, KeyBank, Spotify, and H&R BLOCK;
  • We have modernized the capture market by creating the first low-code/no-code IDP platform.
  • Our Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision Technologies, and a marketplace built with AI, can transform any document in any process;
  • Top Analyst firms recognize ABBYY's market leadership, including Gartner, Everest PEAK Matrix ® Assessment, ISG Intelligent Automation Lens, and NelsonHall, amongst others.

ABBYY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, check out the careers section on our website.

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