Embedded Software Engineer - QT/QML Experience

Global Connect Technologies; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test next-generation guidance and automation software. The role emphasizes C++ and Linux development with Qt/QML for rich user interfaces, in a modern Agile environment.

You will design, develop, and maintain embedded software, implement features using clean architecture, and collaborate across software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Solid hands-on C++ development experience (C++14/17).
• Experience in Linux-based development environments.
• Hands-on Qt/QML development experience.
• Strong OOP and software architecture knowledge.
• Experience with multithreaded applications.
• Familiarity with Git and Jira.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded/application software using C++ in a Linux environment.
• Develop UIs and functionality with Qt and QML.
• Implement features following object-oriented design and clean architecture.
• Develop and maintain multithreaded applications.
• Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, UX teams, and developers.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and feature-level tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Use Git for version control and Jira for issue tracking.
• Support new feature development and enhancements to existing apps.

Skills

C++ development

Linux development

Object-oriented design

Multithreaded programming

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qt

QML

Git

Jira

Job description

We are seeking experienced Embedded Software Engineers to develop next-generation guidance and automation software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ and Linux development experience along with hands-on expertise in Qt/QML. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and delivering high-quality customer-facing software within a modern Agile and clean-architecture environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded/application software using C++ in a Linux environment.
• Develop user interfaces and application functionality using Qt and QML.
• Implement software features following object-oriented design and clean architecture principles.
• Develop and maintain multithreaded applications.
• Collaborate with software architects, systems engineers, UX teams, and developers.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and feature-level test cases.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Use Git for version control and Jira for issue tracking.
• Support new feature development as well as enhancements to existing applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with C++ development, preferably C++14/C++17.
• Strong experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Hands-on experience with Qt and QML.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and software architecture.
• Experience with multithreaded application development.
• Experience with Git and Jira.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded systems, automotive, agriculture, industrial, or transportation software.
• Experience with automated testing and software testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of guidance, navigation, automation, or control systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong C++/Qt/QML developer with Linux experience who can contribute quickly to an established software development team. The candidate should be comfortable working across multiple feature areas, troubleshooting complex software issues, and collaborating in a fast-paced Agile environment.