Senior Software Engineer - C++

Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics, studio automation, sports analysis, and asset management tools for the broadcast industry. To strengthen our research & development we are now seeking a full-time Software Engineer to join the Sports / AI component team that is based in the Zurich/Switzerland office. You will work together with an international team of developers producing software which will be used by most major broadcasters around the globe. You will start out in a small team developing features and components for a variety of Vizrt products, primarily Viz Libero and Viz Arena, our solutions for sports analysis and live AR

About the role

You will be at the forefront in shaping the future of our Sports broadcast, whose impact is seen by audiences around the globe You'll be contributing and help shaping the entire software development lifecycle—from planning and designing user experiences to implementation, testing, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. Our technology stack is diverse, offering you the opportunity to work with tools and languages such as C++, CUDA, C#, .NET, Python, PyTorch, TensorRT, and Vue.js Innovation is at the heart of what we do: each month, you'll have dedicated time to explore and develop your own ideas and innovations

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in product development with a world-class team
• Optimizing existing software components
• Follow and contribute to architectural directions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
• Write clean, maintainable, testable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing
• Contribute to a healthy remote team culture through proactive communication and collaboration
• Continuously improving development processes and tools

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in C++ software development is a must have
• Mastering design of new code as well as moving big legacy codebase forward
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with CUDA and GPU programming
• Deep knowledge of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and automated build systems
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Self-motivated and disciplined in a remote work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming in CUDA
• Background in scientific computing, image processing, or real-time systems
• Experience with Qt

Across Vizrt, we all work with our shared purpose in mind; to deliver more stories, better told. That is because we believe that stories have the power to impact not just the audience, but the teller as well. A well-crafted and well-delivered story can change the world. We strive and innovate to deliver the best software-defined visual storytelling tools to the world’s storytellers across broadcast, media, public service, enterprise, not-for-profit, education, health, houses of worship, in fact wherever there is a need to educate, entertain or inform. Because that is what stories do, it is why they are important

4 billion humans see the stories that our customers tell every day. So, for us diversity is not an optional objective, it is a simple reality. Our customers’ customers are diverse, our customers are diverse, Vizrt gains strength from being diverse

It is true that we hold our diversity to be essential, it is something we constantly nourish and pay attention to, but it is not something we take for granted. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We champion inclusion and we value each other’s stories, and we relish their telling

Recruitment Process (Global Process at Vizrt)   

1. Recruiter Screening   
2. Team Interview  
3. Case/Code Interview   
4. Final Interview   

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, sick leave, and holidays to ensure you have a work-life balance

Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training

Join our team and take advantage of these benefits while working in a dynamic and supportive environment