Staff Cross-Platform Software Engineer
Location: Flexible (Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux).This role offers the flexibility to work from home, within proximity to an office location.
The Role
On this team you will be responsible for extending and maintaining core software that is at the heart of GoPro’s software ecosystem. The Staff Cross-Platform Software Engineer is responsible for developing software and tools integrated into mobile apps, desktop apps, the GoPro cloud, and GoPro cameras. The ideal candidate is proficient with a variety of platforms, programming languages, tools, and build systems, and has experience working in an agile software development environment.
The person in this role is responsible for building high-quality, well-tested libraries and tools that work on many platforms. They work with platform-specific teams to integrate these libraries and tools to create a cohesive software ecosystem that helps people cherish their most precious photo and video memories.
What You Will Do
- Design, build, test, and maintain cross-platform software used by client application development teams
- Work on a wide variety of platforms (desktop, mobile, cloud, embedded)
- Work in a variety of areas, including media file format support, graphics programming, AI integration, platform abstractions, physics-based algorithm development, heuristic-based algorithm development, professional editing plugins
- Continually improve the craftsmanship and reliability of the code
- Improve the software engineering system (how software is managed, integrated, and built)
Skills We’re Excited About
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
- 3-5 years of experience working in a cross-platform software development environment using C++ and at least one other programming language
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Bonus Points For
- Proficiency in “modern” C++ (C++11 and newer)
- Familiarity with the CMake meta-build system
- Experience developing libraries and apps on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Strong git skills including github actions
- Comfortable with Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective C, C#, and Python
- Comfortable with Xcode, Visual Studio, and Android Studio
- Experience working with photo, video, or audio media
- Passion for photography / videography
Why Work With Us?
Create your own destiny. GoPro enables you and trusts you to get your own job done, because we believe that autonomy in role brings out the best in our employees.
Live your best life. We’ve adopted remote and flexible work arrangements to support work at GoPro alongside our commitment to supporting employee wellbeing, belonging and connection with one another.
Work with leading edge technologies. We encourage employees to cultivate and use the latest and greatest technology, to provide the best solutions to serve our customers. We celebrate creative solutions that bring innovation to GoPro technology.
GoPro Highlights
- Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
- Generous time off policy
- Excellent healthcare insurance coverage for you and your family (Health premium paid 70% by GoPro)
- Competitive salary and discretionary performance-related bonus
- Subsidized lunch and snacks galore
- LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
- Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
- Transit benefit – % of the applicable public transportation pass
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. Opportunity Lab, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
- Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)
GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.