C++ Software Developer (m/f/d) OCR and Image Processing

Full-time | Office based in Singapore

C++ Software Developer (m/f/d) OCR and Image Processing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-quality C++ software for image acquisition, preprocessing, OCR, document analysis, and recognition
• Design, integrate, and improve image processing and computer vision algorithms for real-world document images
• Evaluate OCR results, identify systematic recognition errors, and optimize preprocessing and post-processing steps
• Work with variations in illumination, resolution, contrast, perspective, focus, reflections, colour reproduction, and acquisition devices
• Integrate OCR frameworks, image processing libraries, cameras, scanners, SDKs, and external systems into existing products
• Build diagnostic tools, automated tests, and reproducible validation workflows for product quality and regression testing
• Prepare and evaluate image datasets and define technical acceptance criteria for supported document types and variants
• Investigate whether product issues originate from image acquisition, image quality, processing, recognition, configuration, or system integration
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, performance optimization, debugging, and continuous integration
• Use Python where appropriate for prototyping, data preparation, analysis, and test automation, then transfer relevant results into maintainable C++ implementations
• Support customers and regional partners with product integration, troubleshooting, validation, workshops, and proof-of-concept activities
• Coordinate technical topics with product management and engineering teams in Singapore and Germany, including travel within APAC when required

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable technical qualification
• Professional software development experience with modern C++
• Proven hands-on experience in OCR, image processing, or computer vision, ideally demonstrated through a relevant project and a clear description of your own contribution
• Experience in implementing, integrating, and evaluating image processing or recognition pipelines
• Sound understanding of software design, debugging, profiling, automated testing, APIs, SDKs, and system integration
• Experience with collaborative Git-based development and development for Windows or Linux environments
• Professional spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in an international team
• Willingness to support customers and travel within APAC when required

Beneficial Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage:

• Identity document verification, passport or identity card processing, OCR, or KYC solutions
• Camera and scanner integration, machine vision, industrial inspection, or embedded systems
• Hardware and software integration or international customer projects
• Security, border control, travel, banking, hospitality, or access control solutions