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# C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** HUMMINGBIRDS AI INC.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Computer Vision, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OpenCV, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Windows Desktop, Multithreading, Concurrency, Backend, Git, Production Code, Restful APIs, C++14, Software Performance, Docker
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p9zptz9gdw

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
 * Strong experience with modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred).
 * Experience designing scalable software systems.
 * Experience working with distributed systems or backend services.
 * Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrency.
 * Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
 * Experience with Git and Agile development.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
 * Professional working proficiency in English.

## Description

We're looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to help design and build the core of our AI-powered identity platform.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work on desktop applications, distributed systems, authentication technologies, and software architecture. You'll collaborate closely with our AI and engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance software while helping shape the technical direction of our products.

What You'll Do

Software Development

 * Design and develop high-performance desktop applications using modern C++.
 * Build secure authentication and identity verification features.
 * Optimize software performance, memory usage, and multithreaded components.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code.

System Architecture

 * Contribute to the design and evolution of our platform architecture.
 * Design scalable software components and APIs.
 * Help define engineering standards and best practices.
 * Review technical designs and provide architectural input.

Distributed Systems

 * Build reliable communication between distributed services.
 * Improve scalability, resilience, and fault tolerance.
 * Design APIs and backend integrations supporting desktop applications.

Collaboration

 * Work closely with AI engineers to integrate computer vision and machine learning features.
 * Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and sprint planning.
 * Mentor other engineers and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture., * Qt / QML
 * OpenCV
 * Python
 * Docker
 * CI/CD pipelines
 * AWS, Azure, or GCP
 * Windows desktop development
 * Desktop SDK development
 * Authentication or identity management
 * Biometrics or computer vision
 * Security-focused software

Technologies We Use

 * C++
 * Qt & QML
 * OpenCV
 * Python
 * Docker
 * Git
 * CI/CD
 * REST APIs
 * Distributed Systems
 * Windows Desktop Development
 * AI-powered Identity Verification

Why Join Hummingbirds AI?

You'll have the opportunity to:

 * Build software that combines AI, security, and computer vision.
 * Influence the architecture of a growing platform.
 * Solve challenging engineering problems with modern technologies.
 * Work alongside a highly technical and collaborative team.
 * Make a meaningful impact in a fast-moving startup environment where your ideas matter.

Don't worry if you don't meet every qualification listed above. If you're passionate about building high-quality software and believe you'd be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.


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