Tech Stack
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Ajax Systems, a leading European manufacturer of security systems, is seeking a Senior C++ Developer for our AI Team in Kyiv. You will be working on creating and improving embedded software for Ajax devices.
The System Department is responsible for creating and developing the Ajax software ecosystem. The team develops and maintains OS Malevich and Video Management System, builds scalable cloud infrastructure, and creates client applications for various platforms, ensuring the coordinated operation of all system components.
Languages used include Java, Kotlin, Swift, C, C++, and Python. The team consists of embedded, cloud, mobile, and desktop engineers who ensure the functioning of a unified digital platform.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong technical culture with tests and continuous deployment (CD).
- Collaborate with the team to continue working on new products using video cameras for security tasks in combination with traditional security sensors.
- Develop engineering practices and improve code quality.
- Participate in discussions about new product features and be responsible for product development as part of the system.
Requirements
- 5+ years of C++ experience (C++11/C++14);
- Basic knowledge of Linux systems;
- Good experience with Boost, particularly boost.asio;
- Good understanding of process, thread, and asynchronous processing principles;
- Ability to write and use modular/integration tests (TDD culture is a plus);
- Proficiency in Git, CMake, and GDB;
- Practical experience in designing and developing large systems.
Nice to Have
- Experience with embedded systems and systems with limited computational resources;
- Experience with streaming video;
- Expert-level knowledge of signal transmission and streaming data protocols (RTSP);
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the RTP/RTCP protocol and stack;
- Knowledge and understanding of the internal structure of HEVC, H.264 video codec formats;
- Experience with GRPC/web sockets, WebRTC, GST, LiveMedia, video codecs/playback;
- Experience with multimedia packaging formats such as HLS, DASH, and encryption;
- Experience with critical video applications and standards;
- Proficiency in open-source libraries from ffmpeg to OpenCV;
- Practical experience using and integrating with relevant open-source technologies;
- Experience implementing video processing pipelines for multimedia applications (playback, recording, transcoding, streaming).
We Offer
- The opportunity to propose and implement your own ideas that impact the product and its mass production;
- A place in a rapidly growing company with a motivated professional team;
- Competitive salary;
- Health insurance;
- Corporate English classes;
- Opportunity to participate in the internal Ajax security system beta testing project;
- Discounts from partner companies;
- Discounts on company products.
About the Company
Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story that has grown into a global product. Ajax devices are trusted by over 4.5 million end-users and 330,000 PRO-users in more than 180 countries. The company offers comprehensive solutions for protecting residential and commercial properties of various scales. Currently, the Ajax portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire safety, and comfort and automation.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.