Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Qt)

Silicon X Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (C++/Qt) to develop applications and mentor junior developers. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining software systems, collaborating with teams to enhance user experience, and conducting code reviews. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of C++ experience and expertise in the Qt framework, with a strong problem-solving aptitude.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in C++ software development.
• Proven expertise in the Qt framework.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced application features using C++.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

C++ software development

Qt framework expertise

Debugging

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitLab

SonarQube

CMake

Job description

About This Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Qt) to join our team in developing high-performance, cross-platform applications. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain complex software systems with a focus on user interfaces built using the Qt framework. You’ll work closely with UI/UX designers and other engineers to deliver robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions that enhance user experience and workflow efficiency.

As a senior engineer, you will also play a key role in technical decision-making, code reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

Location: Based in Penang/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced application features and user interfaces using C++ and the Qt framework (Widgets, QML).
• Collaborate with UI/UX and backend teams to translate requirements into clean, efficient, and scalable code.
• Architect and integrate Qt-based UI components with backend systems, APIs, and data models.
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and memory usage across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to technical documentation, build pipelines, and CI/CD processes.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in developing team technical capabilities.
• Participate in architecture discussions, planning sessions, and sprint reviews.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in C++ software development (preferably modern C++17 or later).
• Proven expertise in the Qt framework (Qt Widgets, QML, and Qt Creator).
• Solid understanding of OOP, MVV, MVVM and design patterns.
• Experience in cross-platform development (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools such as GitLab, SonarQube, and ELK stack.
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving abilities with a deep focus on software performance and reliability.
• Provides technical decision-making, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers to uphold engineering excellence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with CMake, unit testing frameworks (GTest), or CI/CD.
• Exposure to Agile / Scrum development environments.
• Experience in embedded system, FPGA technologies or EDA (Electronic Design Automation) workflows.
• Knowledge of software architecture design, plugin frameworks or modular application design.
• Performs detailed code profiling and optimization to enhance application performance, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on innovative, technically challenging projects.
• Collaborative environment that encourages technical growth and ownership.
• Competitive compensation and career progression aligned with your expertise.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now.

About Silicon X:

Silicon X is a chip product company specializing in low-latency, low power, and cost-effective FPGA solutions. We are proud to be Asia's pioneering end-to-endFPGA company, pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation in programmable logic. We empower industries with high-quality, locally developed solutions that meet and exceed international standards. With a focus on delivering sustainable, efficient, and accessible FPGA technology, we are dedicated to creating products known for their exceptional performance and reliability.