Desktop Software Engineer II

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group is seeking a senior software engineer to develop and maintain Ground Control Station (GCS) software using Qt and QML, emphasizing intuitive GUI and high performance.

You will participate in planning, design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment while collaborating with hardware and embedded teams to ensure seamless integration with networked components. Strong C++ and Qt/QML expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or CS.
• 10+ years of software development experience (or 7+ years with a Master’s).
• At least 5 years hands-on experience in C++ development.
• Strong expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, and GUI-based application development.
• Proven experience working with large and complex codebases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ground Control Station (GCS) software using the Qt Framework and QML, focusing on GUI performance.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, integration, deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded systems teams to ensure seamless software integration with connected components.
• Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance.

Skills

C++

Qt Framework

GUI development

OO programming

Design patterns

Debugging

Performance optimization

Git

Agile/Scrum

Linux

Python

Jenkins

RTOS

Networking (TCP/UDP)

DO-178C

ISO 26262

RTCA

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or CS

Tools

Qt QML

Linux

Jenkins

Python

Git

Job description

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Ground Control Station (GCS) software using the Qt Framework and QML, with a focus on intuitive and high-performance GUI development. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment. Collaborate with hardware and embedded systems teams to ensure seamless integration of software with connected and networked components. Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer) or Computer Science. Minimum 10 years of software development experience (or 7+ years with a Master’s degree). At least 5 years of hands-on experience in C++ development. Strong expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, and GUI-based application development. Proven experience working with large and complex codebases.

Technical Competencies:

Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming principles, along with solid understanding of design patterns. Deep expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, and GUI development. Experience in integration and unit testing, especially in embedded systems environments. Good understanding of networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, and IP.

Hands‑on experience with Linux-based development environments and familiarity with Python for supporting tools and automation. Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins. Understanding of real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and real‑time software design concepts. Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.

Awareness of safety‑critical software standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and RTCA guidelines. Experience handling large or legacy codebases, including refactoring and integration. Strong debugging, performance optimization, and testing skills. Knowledge of version control systems such as Git. Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is an added advantage.