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Get Access To All Jobs<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Network Optix</strong> (Nx) is a global powerhouse in video software development, driven by a mission to empower the creation of intelligent video-based solutions and products capable of converting video into actionable data. Over a decade in the making, the Network Optix Enterprise Video Operating System helps innovative organizations rapidly and affordably build world-class, custom-tailored, enterprise-scale video products and solutions.</p>
<p>Nx is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations in Burbank, California, Portland, Oregon, Belgrade, Serbia; Hague, Netherland; Taipei, Taiwan, and regional teams distributed across the globe. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 9 years running, we are committed to expanding our teams cross-functionally and globally.</p>
<p>Network Optix aims to power the world’s most intelligent video solutions, with the ultimate goal of carving a path toward revolutionizing the landscape of video technology and transforming how we perceive the world around us.</p></div><h2><strong>About the Team</strong></h2>
<p>Our team is responsible for a large part of the server-side development — camera integration and support. We work with a wide variety of camera manufacturers, each using different protocols (IP-based, TCP/UDP, HTTP, SOAP, ONVIF, and various proprietary text and binary protocols).</p>
<p>The integration team investigates and supports these protocols, often performing reverse engineering. A significant part of the work involves debugging issues on local and remote devices using tools like Wireshark.</p>
<p>Our software runs on a wide range of hardware and operating systems. We build efficient, portable solutions using modern C++ (C++20/23), along with CMake, Conan, and Git.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Examine various camera APIs and develop plugins for different vendors</li>
<li>Add support for new cameras and devices (NVRs, DVRs, intercoms, IP speakers, etc.)</li>
<li>Implement support for new camera features and capabilities</li>
<li>Maintain and improve camera support on the server side</li>
<li>Collaborate with the core server team to enhance camera-server interaction</li>
<li>Investigate Wireshark logs and server logs to diagnose and resolve issues reported by technical support</li>
<li>Troubleshoot complex problems, including server crashes and device-specific issues</li>
<li>Interact with device manufacturers to improve and stabilize integrations</li>
<li>Refactor existing code and increase unit and functional test coverage</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews</li>
<li>Assist the Support team in analyzing complex field issues</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>Domain / Areas of Work</strong></h2>
<p>Each integration typically involves working across multiple protocols and includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Camera discovery</li>
<li>Capability detection</li>
<li>Configuration management</li>
<li>Device control</li>
<li>Media stream handling</li>
<li>Video analytics data processing</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Camera Features You’ll Work With</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Audio/video sources and encoders</li>
<li>PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom)</li>
<li>Advanced hardware features (wipers, heaters, etc.)</li>
<li>Speakers and IO ports</li>
<li>Security features (doorbells, locks, alarms)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Advanced Video Analytics</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Event detection (line crossing, loitering, etc., 50+ types)</li>
<li>Object tracking and classification</li>
<li>Recognition (license plates, faces, etc.)</li>
<li>Analytics configuration (regions of interest, rules, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>What you bring</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with large codebases and maintaining existing systems</li>
<li>Strong experience in C++17/20, including multi-threaded and asynchronous programming</li>
<li>Experience with Windows and Linux C++ toolchains</li>
<li>Experience analyzing network traffic (e.g., Wireshark)</li>
<li>Solid understanding of OOP and software design patterns</li>
<li>Strong debugging and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Experience writing unit and functional tests</li>
<li>Experience with web services, SOAP, and ONVIF (desirable)</li>
<li>Experience with Qt 6 (desirable)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Technical Skills</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Ability to write efficient, portable C++ code in a multi-threaded environment</li>
<li>Strong understanding of asynchronous programming</li>
<li>Ability to work with and evolve an existing codebase</li>
<li>Experience with CMake and Git</li>
<li>Basic system administration skills</li>
<li>Experience working with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Knowledge</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of C++17/20 and STL (C++23/26 is a plus)</li>
<li>Understanding of algorithms and data structures</li>
<li>Knowledge of concurrent programming</li>
<li>Solid understanding of memory management (low-level and high-level)</li>
<li>Understanding of Windows and Linux internals</li>
<li>Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns</li>
<li>Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and HTTP</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Cross-platform development experience (Windows/Linux, including embedded systems)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Boost</li>
<li>Understanding of device-level integrations and video systems</li>
<li>Experience working with analytics from vendors (e.g., Uniview, Vivotek)</li>
<li><strong>Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, or developer productivity tools)</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Flexible working hours</li>
<li>Hybrid work in our brand-new comfortable office</li>
<li>Employer-sponsored health coverage</li>
<li>Working with top industry experts in our international team</li>
</ul>
<p>The position is ideally a hybrid role in one of our offices located in Taipei, Taiwan; Hague, Netherlands; Burbank, CA; Walnut Creek, CA and Portland, OR; Belgrade, Serbia.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> <em>We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or submitted to our careers page or job postings without a formal agreement in place will be considered property of Network Optix, and no fees will be paid in the event that candidate is hired by the company.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Network Optix is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of all cultural, national, racial, gender identities, and those who have served in the military. We strive for an environment where creativity and collaborative growth thrive. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.networkoptix.com/ccpa-disclosure-notice">CCPA disclosure notice</a></p></div>
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Network Optix</strong> (Nx) is a global powerhouse in video software development, driven by a mission to empower the creation of intelligent video-based solutions and products capable of converting video into actionable data. Over a decade in the making, the Network Optix Enterprise Video Operating System helps innovative organizations rapidly and affordably build world-class, custom-tailored, enterprise-scale video products and solutions.</p>
<p>Nx is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, with additional locations in Burbank, California, Portland, Oregon, Belgrade, Serbia; Hague, Netherland; Taipei, Taiwan, and regional teams distributed across the globe. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for 9 years running, we are committed to expanding our teams cross-functionally and globally.</p>
<p>Network Optix aims to power the world’s most intelligent video solutions, with the ultimate goal of carving a path toward revolutionizing the landscape of video technology and transforming how we perceive the world around us.</p></div><h2><strong>About the Team</strong></h2>
<p>Our team is responsible for a large part of the server-side development — camera integration and support. We work with a wide variety of camera manufacturers, each using different protocols (IP-based, TCP/UDP, HTTP, SOAP, ONVIF, and various proprietary text and binary protocols).</p>
<p>The integration team investigates and supports these protocols, often performing reverse engineering. A significant part of the work involves debugging issues on local and remote devices using tools like Wireshark.</p>
<p>Our software runs on a wide range of hardware and operating systems. We build efficient, portable solutions using modern C++ (C++20/23), along with CMake, Conan, and Git.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Examine various camera APIs and develop plugins for different vendors</li>
<li>Add support for new cameras and devices (NVRs, DVRs, intercoms, IP speakers, etc.)</li>
<li>Implement support for new camera features and capabilities</li>
<li>Maintain and improve camera support on the server side</li>
<li>Collaborate with the core server team to enhance camera-server interaction</li>
<li>Investigate Wireshark logs and server logs to diagnose and resolve issues reported by technical support</li>
<li>Troubleshoot complex problems, including server crashes and device-specific issues</li>
<li>Interact with device manufacturers to improve and stabilize integrations</li>
<li>Refactor existing code and increase unit and functional test coverage</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews</li>
<li>Assist the Support team in analyzing complex field issues</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>Domain / Areas of Work</strong></h2>
<p>Each integration typically involves working across multiple protocols and includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Camera discovery</li>
<li>Capability detection</li>
<li>Configuration management</li>
<li>Device control</li>
<li>Media stream handling</li>
<li>Video analytics data processing</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Camera Features You’ll Work With</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Audio/video sources and encoders</li>
<li>PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom)</li>
<li>Advanced hardware features (wipers, heaters, etc.)</li>
<li>Speakers and IO ports</li>
<li>Security features (doorbells, locks, alarms)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Advanced Video Analytics</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Event detection (line crossing, loitering, etc., 50+ types)</li>
<li>Object tracking and classification</li>
<li>Recognition (license plates, faces, etc.)</li>
<li>Analytics configuration (regions of interest, rules, etc.)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>What you bring</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience working with large codebases and maintaining existing systems</li>
<li>Strong experience in C++17/20, including multi-threaded and asynchronous programming</li>
<li>Experience with Windows and Linux C++ toolchains</li>
<li>Experience analyzing network traffic (e.g., Wireshark)</li>
<li>Solid understanding of OOP and software design patterns</li>
<li>Strong debugging and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Experience writing unit and functional tests</li>
<li>Experience with web services, SOAP, and ONVIF (desirable)</li>
<li>Experience with Qt 6 (desirable)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Technical Skills</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Ability to write efficient, portable C++ code in a multi-threaded environment</li>
<li>Strong understanding of asynchronous programming</li>
<li>Ability to work with and evolve an existing codebase</li>
<li>Experience with CMake and Git</li>
<li>Basic system administration skills</li>
<li>Experience working with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3><strong>Knowledge</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of C++17/20 and STL (C++23/26 is a plus)</li>
<li>Understanding of algorithms and data structures</li>
<li>Knowledge of concurrent programming</li>
<li>Solid understanding of memory management (low-level and high-level)</li>
<li>Understanding of Windows and Linux internals</li>
<li>Deep understanding of OOP and design patterns</li>
<li>Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and HTTP</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Cross-platform development experience (Windows/Linux, including embedded systems)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Boost</li>
<li>Understanding of device-level integrations and video systems</li>
<li>Experience working with analytics from vendors (e.g., Uniview, Vivotek)</li>
<li><strong>Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, or developer productivity tools)</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Flexible working hours</li>
<li>Hybrid work in our brand-new comfortable office</li>
<li>Employer-sponsored health coverage</li>
<li>Working with top industry experts in our international team</li>
</ul>
<p>The position is ideally a hybrid role in one of our offices located in Taipei, Taiwan; Hague, Netherlands; Burbank, CA; Walnut Creek, CA and Portland, OR; Belgrade, Serbia.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> <em>We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or submitted to our careers page or job postings without a formal agreement in place will be considered property of Network Optix, and no fees will be paid in the event that candidate is hired by the company.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Network Optix is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce, which includes people of all cultural, national, racial, gender identities, and those who have served in the military. We strive for an environment where creativity and collaborative growth thrive. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.networkoptix.com/ccpa-disclosure-notice">CCPA disclosure notice</a></p></div>
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Which companies sponsor visas for software engineers in Oregon?
Intel is Oregon's largest tech employer and a consistent H-1B visa sponsor, with major operations in Hillsboro. Nike's global headquarters in Beaverton regularly sponsors software engineers. Other notable sponsors include Daimler Trucks North America, Precision Castparts, and a growing number of Portland-based startups. Oregon also has a presence of mid-sized software firms that file LCAs for engineering roles.
Which visa types are most common for software engineer roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa for software engineers in Oregon, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Some employers also sponsor L-1B visas for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge. Australians may pursue the E-3 visa, and Canadian or Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for software engineering roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most software engineer sponsorship jobs?
Portland and the surrounding metro area accounts for the majority of software engineer sponsorship activity in Oregon. Hillsboro, just west of Portland, is home to Intel's largest U.S. campus and generates significant engineering demand. Beaverton is another active market, driven by Nike's headquarters. Eugene has a smaller but growing tech presence, partly supported by University of Oregon graduates entering the local workforce.
How to find software engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters software engineer roles in Oregon by visa sponsorship status, saving you from manually screening hundreds of postings. You can search by role and state to surface employers actively hiring and sponsoring in the Portland metro, Hillsboro, and Beaverton areas. This is more efficient than general job searches, which don't distinguish sponsoring employers from non-sponsoring ones.
Are there any Oregon-specific factors software engineers should know before pursuing sponsorship?
Oregon has no state income tax, which affects prevailing wage comparisons when employers file Labor Condition Applications. Intel's scale in Hillsboro means the region has an established H-1B infrastructure, with many local immigration attorneys familiar with tech sponsorship cases. Oregon State University and University of Oregon also produce engineering graduates who compete for the same sponsored roles, so OPT and STEM OPT holders should factor local academic pipelines into their job search timing.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software engineer jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.