Principal C++ Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 16, 2026. Private Identity scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Us
Imagine a world where passwords are obsolete, and you never have to recall security questions about your first pet. At PrivateID, we're making this a reality with secure, self-managed digital identities that feel almost magical: think biometric sorcery meets cryptographic brilliance. Trusted by global brands for our privacy-first solutions, we're rapidly scaling to meet the soaring demand for passwordless, zero-trust technology.
About the Role
We are seeking C++ Engineers with at least 10 years of experience who can lead by example, take ownership of complex systems, and help scale our platform. You should be capable of working independently and collaborate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Qualifications
- C++: Demonstrated experience in C++ programming with a strong understanding of language features and best practices.
- Multithreading and Synchronization in C++: Demonstrated experience on multi-threading and synchronization techniques in C++.
- CMake Proficiency: Experience with CMake for configuring and building C++ projects.
- Conan Package Management: Experience with Conan for managing dependencies in C++ projects.
- Linux Administration: Knowledge in Linux system administration, including terminal operations, SSH, and basic server management.
- Version Control with GitHub: Proficient in using GitHub for version control, branching, pull requests, and collaboration workflows.
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions: Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Unit Testing: Skilled in writing comprehensive unit tests to ensure code stability and quality.
- Image Processing: Background in image processing with C++ and OpenCV
- Python: Experience in Python for application development and scripting
Bonus Qualifications
- Ctypes: Experience integrating C++ modules into Python using ctypes including managing shared libraries and data type conversions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity
- A remote-first, collaborative culture
Important:
Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process due to our work in the financial sector.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrivateID values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment where all employees can excel. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to ensure equitable participation in our hiring process and workplace.
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