Expert C++ Developer for Funded MIT Startup at StopLift Vision Systems (Cambridge, MA / Bedford, MA)

Candidate will help transition successful early generation computer vision product (already successfully catching theft for major U.S. retail chains) to more scalable robust enterprise-grade implementation while expanding to detect additional forms of theft.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Expert-level Visual C++ software design experience
– Broad experience base to create complete application start to finish
– Proficient with the STL and advanced data structures
* Experience developing in the windows environment including experience in Visual C++, developing multithreading applications, and different methods of inter-process communication.
* Must have strong organizational skills and appreciation for modular extensible design principles and scalable architecture
* Should enjoy software architecting and design

NICE TO HAVE:
* Exposure to Computer Vision and vision-related technologies and methods
* Familiarity with SQL and database integration
* Enjoyment of other programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python
* Knowledge of AI algorithms and concepts
* Experience integrating with third-party products such as DVRs
* Web-based design experience and familiarity with AJAX programming practices

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Excited to develop cutting-edge product for commercial deployment
* Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity
* Enjoys being part of a tight-knit team sharing responsibilities and working toward a common goal
* Proactively communicative and interested in input from others
* Flexibility to function in fast-moving entrepreneurial startup environment
* Ability to laugh politely at really bad jokes and/or puns on a daily basis

ABOUT STOPLIFT:
StopLift Vision Systems develops bleeding-edge video recognition software to automatically detect theft from CCTV security surveillance video for retail chains. Major US retail chains (thousands of stores, tens of billions in sales) are already using StopLift’s systems to successfully detect theft on a daily basis. Founding team from MIT & Harvard Business School.

Interested? Send a cover letter detailing relevant experience, resume, and salary requirements to jos.cp1107.careers@stoplift.com. If relevant, please include visa and work authorization status. No phone calls, please.