Senior Software Engineer, Field Survey Apps (C++, Qt)

Topcon; Modena; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Bonus based on performance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Group in Italy (Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena) invites a Senior Software Engineer to join the Field Software team. You will design and build cross-platform field survey applications in C++, using Qt and QML to connect GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and other devices.

You will work on Windows, Linux, Android and iOS targets, collaborating with global teams, contributing to the software lifecycle, debugging, testing and continuous improvement, while enjoying a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional C++ software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Qt and/or QML for cross-platform application development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, algorithms, data structures and multithreaded development.
• Experience developing for Windows; exposure to Linux, Android or iOS is considered a strong plus.
• Familiarity with communication protocols, hardware interfaces, debugging tools, version control, bug tracking and CI/CD practices.
• Interest or experience in geodesy, topography, optical survey, CAD/GIS, spatial algorithms or construction technology would be highly valuable.
• Good written and spoken English; Italian is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain field survey applications for Windows, Linux, Android and iOS using C++, Qt and QML.
• Build reliable software modules for data collection, device communication, positioning workflows and field operations.
• Integrate Topcon and third-party equipment including GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, laser range finders and other connected devices.
• Analyse technical requirements, estimate development effort and contribute to planning, prioritisation and delivery decisions.
• Support the full software lifecycle architecture, coding, debugging, testing, documentation, release support and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot complex software and hardware-integration issues, translating field feedback into robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, team leaders, QA, product teams and international engineering colleagues.
• Contribute to code quality, internal best practices, tool improvements and scalable software processes.

Skills

C++

Qt/QML

Multithreading

Object-oriented design

Windows development

CI/CD

English communication

Tools

Qt/QML

Job description

Topcon Positioning Group in Italy (Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena) invites a Senior Software Engineer to join the Field Software team. You will design and build cross-platform field survey applications in C++, using Qt and QML to connect GNSS receivers, robotic total stations, and other devices.

You will work on Windows, Linux, Android and iOS targets, collaborating with global teams, contributing to the software lifecycle, debugging, testing and continuous improvement, while enjoying a