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C++ / Qt Platform Developer (R&D) – Long-Term Contract – 2 openings
Location: Middleton, WI or Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Engagement: Contract (12+ months)
Schedule: Open to hybrid schedule
Openings: 2
Start: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a C++ / Qt Platform Developer to join an established R&D organization focused on building and enhancing sophisticated hardware and software platforms used in high-profile live event environments. This role supports active project work, technical debt reduction, and development of next-generation platforms.
The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who enjoys working in large, mature codebases and is comfortable performing deep root-cause analysis across complex systems that span hardware, firmware, and GUI layers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C++ applications using the Qt framework
- Work within a large, legacy codebase to identify defects, performance issues, and architectural challenges
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement scalable, long-term solutions
- Support feature additions and modifications to existing hardware platforms
- Contribute to GUI refresh efforts and workflow enhancements
- Assist with remediation of technical debt
- Support ongoing platform modernization, including 64-bit transition initiatives
- Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and testing teams
Required Qualifications
- Strong C++ development experience from an engineering perspective
- Extensive experience with the Qt framework
- Working knowledge of C
- Experience developing in Linux environments (Windows experience also beneficial)
- Background in firmware, embedded systems, and/or hardware-integrated software
- GUI development experience
- Demonstrated ability to debug and navigate complex, large-scale codebases
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with control systems, consoles, sensors, or similar hardware-driven products
- Strong root-cause and bug analysis experience
- Familiarity with Squish or similar automated GUI testing tools
- Experience working on real-time or live-event-related systems
Why This Opportunity
- Work on complex systems that support high-visibility, live production environments
- Tackle meaningful technical challenges in a deeply engineered product ecosystem
- Collaborate with experienced engineers in a long-standing R&D organization
