Software Engineer - (Product)

As a Software Engineer (Product) at Topaz Labs, you’ll be tasked with developing and enhancing our core desktop applications, either Topaz Photo AI or Topaz Video AI, depending on your expertise and interests. This role allows you to own substantial parts of the user experience, ensuring our products consistently exceed customer expectations. Your collaboration with a world-class team will drive the release of new features, expand our software's capabilities, and ultimately shape the future of AI-driven image and video processing.

To apply for the Software Engineer (Product) position at Topaz Labs, you’ll need a minimum of 2 years of experience in C++ or JavaScript, and you must have a solid background in building customer-facing products. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience is desirable. Additionally, familiarity with Qt (C++ and QML) for desktop applications and an interest in image/video processing or photography will be considered advantageous.

While not strictly required, prior experience in photo or video software development can definitely give you an edge when applying for the Software Engineer (Product) position at Topaz Labs. Having a background in similar technologies not only showcases relevant skills but also indicates a genuine interest in the products we create. However, we value quick learners with a strong work ethic, so if you have the right mindset and technical abilities, we encourage you to apply.

At Topaz Labs, the culture is built around innovation, collaboration, and a focus on customer experience. As a Software Engineer (Product), you'll be part of a team that values your input, promotes internal growth, and emphasizes a balance between professional development and work-life harmony. We foster a supportive atmosphere where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Topaz Labs offers an attractive compensation package for the Software Engineer (Product) position, which includes a strong base salary and significant ownership opportunities that align with company growth. Additionally, we provide 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, along with 15 days of annual PTO plus holidays, and 401k matching for your financial wellness. We prioritize our employees’ well-being and satisfaction.

Be prepared to discuss specific projects where you've utilized either C++ or JavaScript. Highlight the challenges faced, how you approached problem-solving, and what the outcomes were. It's best to mention any frameworks or libraries used, and how your contributions directly improved the software performance or user experience.

Explain your approach to understanding user needs and gathering feedback. You might want to mention user testing, surveys, or direct interaction with users to gather insights. Illustrate how you've incorporated user feedback into your work to enhance usability and meet customer expectations.

Researching and understanding Topaz Labs and our portfolio is crucial. Discuss the unique features of Topaz Photo AI and Topaz Video AI, and how they differentiate from competitors. Show your passion for our mission and how you see yourself contributing to our innovation in the image and video processing space.

Tailor your response based on your strengths and preferences, but also express your willingness to adapt and learn. Discuss why you gravitate towards your preferred area and provide examples of projects you've enjoyed. Emphasize your flexibility and eagerness to contribute in any necessary capacity.

Choose a specific instance where you faced a difficult bug. Detail the investigation process, tools you used, and how you reached a resolution. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and whether you implemented any temporary workarounds while working towards a permanent solution.

Discuss your strategies for continuous learning, such as following tech blogs, attending webinars, participating in online courses, or being part of developer communities. Show your proactive nature and your commitment to professional growth by mentioning any recent skills you've acquired.

Provide examples of interdisciplinary teamwork in past roles. Emphasize effective communication, how you aligned technical constraints with design aspirations, and how the collaboration improved the overall product. Highlight any tools you used for collaboration or project management.

Express your belief in the value of code reviews for improving code quality and team knowledge sharing. Discuss your approach to receiving constructive criticism and how you've used feedback to enhance your skills. You can also mention your experience giving feedback to help others grow.

Share your passion for technology and how it aligns with Topaz Labs’ mission of enhancing image and video quality through AI. Discuss why you value the company's culture, innovation, and customer-centric approach, and how you see yourself contributing to the team and the products.

Select a situation where you were required to adapt swiftly to a new tool, language, or technology. Describe the steps you took to ramp up your skills efficiently, how you executed your learning process, and how that knowledge was applied to benefit your work or project.