C++ Engineer

Jan is a productivity company. We build a cross-platform, local-first and AI native framework that can be used to build anything. This includes https://jan.ai/ a desktop app that runs AI on your own laptop, 100% offline and privately. We support most popular AI models, and are actively working on a roadmap to allow users to customize and fine-tune these AIs to meet their specific needs.

We are a fully remote, open source company. We target the global market, but operate as a lean, bootstrapped company.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Lead the development efforts on the Nitro Inference Server  in C++, maximizing its performance and functionality. Learn more about this project here.
• Drogon CPP framework experience is a big plus.
• Apply your expertise in computer vision/ NLP and matrix manipulation using C++, creating robust and optimized solutions.
• Design and write efficient bindings from other languages to C++, similar to projects like Llama C++ Python.

Architecture and Planning

• Break down ambiguous goals and high level goals into a well architected, technical execution plan.
• Implement cost-effective solutions, innovates with rapid spikes, avoids “penny wise, pound foolish” trade offs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in C++ development.
  
• Experience with building a C++ application from the ground up
• Solid understanding of gRPC and its applications in web server optimization.
• Experience in high-performance computing, particularly in hardware optimization and embedded systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in a similar role.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• We pay an “all-in” pay and you will cover your own insurance/medical from the amount
• 14 days leave (and unlimited sick days)
• Annual equipment budget (once 2 month probation has been completed)