Software Engineer

Giesecke+Devrient

. Design, build, and maintain the core SDK framework and associated apps for external B2B demos and internal engineering tools .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,815 - $141,130 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development with a strong focus on C++ and C#/.NET, alongside experience in image processing and computer vision technologies. Proficient in writing technical documentation and collaborating with global teams to optimize SDK frameworks and integrate third-party libraries.

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C++ DevelopmentC#/.NET DevelopmentImage ProcessingOpenCV ExperienceSDK Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentImage EnhancementAuto-CroppingROI ExtractionOCR IntegrationBarcode DecodingRESTful APIsWebSocketsTechnical DocumentationLinux Systems Programming

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAutonomyOwnership

Tools & Technologies

CMakeQtUSB ProtocolsSerial ProtocolsPC/SC Protocols

Industry Keywords

B2BEmbedded SystemsCross-Platform DevelopmentResource-Constrained DevicesFirmware Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidLinuxQtC++.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain the core SDK framework and associated apps for external B2B demos and internal engineering tools
Develop and optimize low-latency image preprocessing pipelines, including image enhancement, auto-cropping, and ROI extraction
Integrate and optimize third-party OCR and barcode decoder libraries into the core SDK
Work with firmware engineers to define device-level communication protocols and debug USB, serial, and PC/SC hardware interface issues
Port and expand SDKs, demo apps, and recognition libraries to Linux, embedded systems, tablets, and edge devices
Define communication architectures with future network scalability, including RESTful APIs and WebSockets
Write English technical documentation and API references for global B2B clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Image Processing, or a related technical discipline
3–5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on C++ and C#/.NET
Experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV for raw sensor data, camera calibration, or frame-level manipulation
Proven ability to write clean English technical documentation and communicate effectively with global technical teams
Self-starter demonstrating high autonomy and clear ownership of assigned tasks
Preferred: experience integrating and optimizing OCR technologies or 1D/2D barcode decoding libraries, including PDF417 and QR codes
Preferred: Linux systems programming, Android/tablet integration, or SDK and demo app development for resource-constrained embedded industrial devices
Preferred: cross-platform tools such as CMake, Qt, or multi-OS packaging tools
Preferred: software-hardware interfacing via USB, serial, or PC/SC protocols and collaboration with firmware engineers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter benefits
Education assistance
Pet insurance
Legal benefits