Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Qt Framework)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Embedded Software Applications: Create high-performance and responsive embedded software applications using the Qt framework, ensuring seamless integration with hardware components.
• Lead Architectural Design: Drive the architectural design of front-end software, focusing on modularity, scalability, and maintainability, and ensuring that software and hardware components work in harmony.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Mentor and Guide: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure Code Quality: Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices, and implement testing strategies to validate software functionality and performance.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in embedded systems development and verification, to drive innovation within the team.
• Document and Share Knowledge: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and testing procedures, and share knowledge with the team to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• 1-2+ years of experience specifically using the Qt framework.
• Proficient in C++ and Qt/QML, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing technical projects and mentoring team members.

Nice to Have

• Experience with additional programming languages such as Python.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (e.g., Jenkins) tools.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles as they relate to embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience in writing, debugging, and optimizing C/C++ code for embedded systems.
• Experience with automated testing using Squish library for Qt.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in embedded software development, particularly with Qt framework.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits such as Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and paid time-off benefits including holidays, paid time off (20-35 days), family and medical leaves, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits like commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.