C++ Software Architect

The Elevator Pitch  

Are you passionate about designing high-performance, real-time systems that blend embedded Linux, machine learning, and sensor fusion? Evolv’s R&D team is seeking a visionary and hands-on C++ Software Architect to lead the architectural direction of our next-generation security products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to shape the technical foundation of multiple software products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and innovation.  

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?  

In the first 30 days, you will:  

• Gain deep understanding of existing software architecture, system constraints, and product requirements. 

• Establish credibility with the engineering team by contributing high-quality code and participating in design/code reviews. 

• Begin identifying architectural risks and opportunities for improvement in current systems. 

• Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to align on architectural goals and priorities. 

• Review and document the current state of architecture across all relevant products. 
  

Within 3 months, you will:  

• Define and communicate a clear architectural vision and roadmap for real-time embedded Linux systems. 

• Lead the design of a modular, scalable architecture that supports machine learning and sensor data processing. 

• Implement foundational architectural components and frameworks to support future development. 

• Mentor engineers on architectural best practices, design patterns, and system-level thinking. 

• Establish architectural review processes and contribute to evolving coding standards and technical guidelines. 

By the end of the first year, you will:  

• Drive the successful architectural evolution of multiple software products, enabling faster development and improved system performance. 

• Lead cross-functional technical initiatives that span embedded software, machine learning, and hardware integration. 

• Serve as the technical authority for architectural decisions, balancing innovation with maintainability and performance. 

• Deliver measurable improvements in system scalability, reliability, and modularity. 

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization. 

• Translate complex mathematical algorithms into optimized, production-ready C++ code. 

• Serve as a go-to technical mentor for the C++ team, helping to elevate the overall engineering skill level. 

• Lead at least one internal technical workshop or knowledge-sharing session. 

• Help define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the team. 

• Provide input into long-term architectural decisions and product roadmap planning. 

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and psychological safety. 

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?  

• Architect and design scalable, real-time embedded systems using C++ on Linux platforms. 

• Write and review high-performance, maintainable C++ code for core system components. 

• Translate complex system requirements and ML algorithms into robust software architecture. 

• Lead architectural discussions and decision-making across multiple product lines. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ML, hardware, DevOps, and QA. 

• Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices. 

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to support product goals. 

• Guide the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and development workflows to support architectural goals. 

• Perform system-level performance analysis and optimization. 

• Document architectural decisions and maintain technical specifications. 

• Maintain and improve existing C++ codebase with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. 

• Identify and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks. 

• Participate in code reviews and mentor developers. 

• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions. 

• Support build automation and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Translate mathematical algorithms into optimal C++ code. 

• Build C++ software components that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models 

• Design and implement real-time systems with deterministic performance and low-latency requirements.  

• Develop multithreaded applications using modern C++ concurrency primitives, thread synchronization, and lock-free programming.  

• Integrate ML inference engines into fast-path pipelines with minimal latency impact while optimizing control software for embedded systems and real-time hardware interfaces. 

• Perform technical performance benchmarking and analyses to support engineering decisions. 

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code. 

• Maintain quality throughout software development through peer code review, unit and functional testing. 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?  

• You will be joining the C++ Software Development Team. This role reports to the VP of Software Engineering and you will join a team of 15 C++ engineers.   

• The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive and fun!  

Where is the role located? 

Our headquarters (and this role) is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. As a member of the Engineering team we expect you to come into the office daily, but we understand that things come up—you can work remotely from time to time for one-off needs.  

What is the salary range? 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that the compensation details listed in role posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include commission, equity, or benefits. 

Benefits

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. Rooted in our values of authenticity, kindness, courage, drive, and fun, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact. Our team thrives in a supportive, honest environment where creativity and collaboration are celebrated, and where we challenge the status quo to keep improving. 

When you join Evolv, you’ll not only work with cutting-edge technology but also enjoy competitive benefits that support your well-being, and personal growth. 

Our Benefits Include: 

• Equity as part of your total compensation package 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match) 
• Unlimited vacation policy  
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you 
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development 
• Subscription to Calm 
• Subscription to Orange Theory 

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.