Staff Software Engineer- Windows OS C++

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About the role

• This role will be part of a team that develops software that runs on over 100k computers worldwide, measuring panelists activities as they surf the Internet. Using a software meter that is optimized to be unintrusive to the user, yet able to gather many biometric data points and send them back to a collection system that runs in the Cloud.
• The Staff Software Engineer is ultimately responsible for delivering technical solutions : starting from the project's onboard until post launch support and including design, development, testing and user acceptance. It is expected to coordinate, support and work with multiple delocalized project teams in multiple regions.
• As the Windows OS Staff SW Engineer in our team, you will lead the development efforts for our industry leading, Windows based meters. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable solutions that leverage C / C++ code that accesses the Windows kernel. You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and mentoring other team members.

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○ Conceive, design and build new features in the existing Windows-based software meter.

○ Design and implement CI / CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.○ Ensure continuous integration and delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes.

○ Enforce coding standards, best practices, and design principles.○ Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.

○Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both client-side and data upload components.○ Optimize applications for remote / unassisted installation.

○ Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical aspects and best practices.○ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to software development.

○ Implement security best practices for both client and upload components.○ Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to application security.

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