Full-Time

C++ Back-End Software Engineer

Posted on 8/17/2024

Percipient.ai

Percipient.ai

51-200 employees

AI platform for real-time intelligence analysis

Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $235kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Santa Clara, CA for 3-4 days a week.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • BS in Computer Science or related field; MS or Ph.D. a plus
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Proven track record of building highly-reliable and large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong expertise in multiple aspects of network video streaming, including networking, video encoding and decoding and streaming protocols
  • Knowledge of the FFmpeg framework is a plus
  • Passion for building solutions quickly while architecting for long-term growth and scalability
  • Great problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player
  • US citizenship required
Responsibilities
  • Design and build highly-scalable systems
  • Build backend tools and services directly impacting the core network product
  • Build services, tools and APIs to facilitate monitoring, orchestration and handling of edge cases for servers with massive scaling goals

Percipient.ai enhances human understanding and decision-making through artificial intelligence. Its main product, the Mirage® Intelligence Analysis Platform, processes unstructured multimedia visual and intelligence data faster than real-time. This platform allows clients to identify patterns and relationships from diverse data sources, including ground, air, and space-based information, improving accuracy over time. Unlike competitors, Percipient.ai focuses on providing real-time insights that help clients maintain their competitive edge. The company's goal is to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights, enabling clients to make swift and informed decisions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$80.5M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised $15 million to expand and accelerate product development.
  • Growing demand for AI in defense, aligned with U.S. 2023 AI Strategy.
  • Increased enterprise adoption of AI for unstructured data analysis.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI startups in national security.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny over AI surveillance capabilities.
  • Dependence on government contracts may be risky with defense spending shifts.

What makes Percipient.ai unique

  • Mirage® platform processes unstructured multimedia data faster than real-time.
  • Founded by ex-military leader, enhancing credibility in national security sector.
  • Focus on human-machine teaming for improved decision-making in time-sensitive missions.

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Benefits

Substantial Equity

Unlimited PTO

401k Matching

90% Employee Medical Premium Coverage

65% Dependent/Family Medical Premium Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Program

Lunches & Snacks

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Travel Assistance

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