OverviewAs a Principal Software Engineer at Cognex in Girona, you will drive the design and development of 3D smart camera software, spanning frontend and backend C/C++ on embedded platforms.

You'll contribute to a shared 3D visualization library and a new platform that scales across Cognex products, shaping how customers configure and inspect 3D systems.

You work closely with a small, expert team to solve complex visualization and integration challenges, influencing architectural decisions and mentoring peers.

This role connects core technology with Cognex's mission to advance 3D product portfolios, offering meaningful impact and technical growth.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and

ResponsabilidadesDesign and implement 3D smart camera software (frontend/backend C/C++ native code)

Develop C/C++ for embedded ARM systems

Integrate new 3D sensors and cameras into In-Sight platform

Contribute to shared 3D visualization libraries and platform components

Evolve the 3D visualization library across multiple Cognex products





Implement features and automated tests to ensure quality

Review requirements, provide estimates, and give technical feedback

Participate in planning, design discussions, and architecture reviews

Mentor colleagues and promote best practices

Requisitos principales10+ years of software development experience

B.Sc.

in Computer Science or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent

Strong C++ programming skills

Solid understanding of operating system concepts

Embedded software development in C++ (ARM)

Experience with machine vision or image processing is a plus

Knowledge of C#, OpenGL and JavaScript is valued

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Fluent in English; Catalan knowledge is a plus strong communication mentoring and knowledge sharing cross-functional collaboration

C++

embedded software development

ARM architecture

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