Software Engineer C++

Scope

EVS is the leader in video production servers and live content management. We deliver live video and emotions to billions of people, every day. As a Software Engineer specialising in modern C++, you will work on developing device drivers for Cerebrum, a broadcast control system. Used by customers across the world, Cerebrum plays a key role in the production of major global sporting events, live programs such as news and studio management.

Cerebrum allows customers to create customised workflows that operators can access through thick or thin clients and performs Control and Orchestration of Broadcast Systems, routing and tallying signals across SDI, IP and Hybrid technologies as well as the control of third-party devices.

Our development processes are based on Scrum; we work in agile teams with continuous integration and automated tests.

Job Description

• Analyse user stories and translate them into technical tasks, estimate the size and complexity of the tasks
• Use technical documentation to understand how to model a third a party device and provide a software abstraction
• Develop new software components or enhance existing ones
• Participate in peer code reviews
• With a test-driven attitude develop unit tests
• Create or maintain technical documentation
• Solve defects reported in the defect tracking system
• Identify risks and discuss them with the Quality Control department for building adequate test plans
• Follow the EVS software development process (Source Control Management, Defect Tracking, Coding Rules, Continuous Integration)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of development processes and tools

Profile

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science of equivalent
• 2-5 years’ experience in C++
• Experience of RESTful APIs, WebSocket’s, UDP and TCP communication
• Experience of tools such as WireShark and Postman
• Experience of working in a large multithreaded codebase
• Experience in software development on Windows
• Proven track record in problem solving
• Experience in software design and architecture

The following experiences are not mandatory and will be considered an asset:

• Experience of Linux, Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience or knowledge of the Broadcast Industry, Scrum, test-driven development
• Experience with Agile development methods and tools (e.g. Jira, TeamCity and BitBucket)

Soft Skills:

• Focus on quality, detail-minded, willing to take care of customer point of view
• Critical but constructive mindset focused on delivery constraints and pragmatism
• Capable of executing tasks autonomously, of planning and communicating planning and progress, of getting help where needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills share information actively; respond properly, reports on time; accept criticism and other opinions, addresses criticism constructively
• Excellent team player, creative, pragmatic and proactive
• Quickly understands a technical domain and its complexity
• Aligned with EVS Values: Innovation, Passion, Excellence, Agility, Teamwork and Customer Success

Languages:

• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of Portuguese, French or Dutch is an asset 

Offer

Becoming Part of the EVS Team not only means that you will receive a competitive salary in line with your skills and the market, but also a range of other additional wellness and healthcare benefits. Our flexible schedules and hybrid way of working (homeworking) policies will help you preserve your work-life balance. 

EVS will give you the tools to develop your skills and your career by giving you the opportunities of internal mobilities and a wide range of trainings. We encourage our motivated talents with a friendly, lively, and inclusive environment.

Check out our website  if you want to know more about why you should join us !