C++ Software Engineer

About Hummingbirds AI:

At Hummingbirds AI, we're building the identity layer for AI-powered systems. Our platform continuously verifies user identity, protects against spoofing, and enables secure authentication across desktop, web, and enterprise environments.

We're a small, highly technical team solving challenging engineering problems at the intersection of AI, computer vision, security, and high-performance desktop software.

If you enjoy building scalable systems, writing clean C++ code, and working on products that push modern authentication technology forward, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Nice to Have

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• 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.