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Vicon

C++ Systems Software Engineer

CompanyVicon
Websitevicon.com
RoleC++ Systems Software Engineer
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationOxford, UK
Salary£50k/yr (“to £50K”)
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Hiring notes
TechPython
Parsed locationsOxford, UK
RegionsUK
Posted byvms_dev
PostedOct 1, 2018
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Original posting

Vicon | C++ Systems Software Engineer | Oxford, UK | ONSITE | Full-time | to £50K | https://www.vicon.com Vicon is the world leader in Motion Capture, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and medical industries. Vicon products have been used in most blockbuster feature films and many AAA games. We have offices in Oxford, Denver, Los Angeles and Auckland (New Zealand). We are seeking an excellent, experienced C++ programmer to join our Systems team in Oxford, initially working on a large real-time motion capture R&D project in collaboration with a high-profile film special effects partner. The role is a permanent one. You would typically be working in small teams of 3 or 4 developers working on systems and application code and coordinating closely with computer vision, hardware and QA teams. Examples of the type of work involved include: - Developing our highly parallel real-time processing frameworks. - Writing code for interfacing with third party and Vicon proprietary hardware. - Creating high performance, scalable, application software. - Design of APIs, Data visualisation and GUIs. Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: STL, Boost, Multi-threading, Networking, Python, Qt, OpenGL, Jenkins, Computer Vision Algorithms, Animation Tools and Game Engines. We have an informal and friendly company culture and pride ourselves on hiring motivated top flight developers who care about quality software practices and enjoy working on cutting edge products with interesting applications. For additional details, other open positions and to apply, please visit https://www.vicon.com/employment