Staff Software Engineer

Digital Dynamics, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company located in Scotts Valley, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of desktop applications for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Qt/QML, strong skills in C++, and familiarity with embedded systems. Responsibilities include maintaining high-performance software applications, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvement in engineering processes. This role requires a hands-on approach to both design and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing user interfaces using Qt/QML.
• Proven working knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with embedded systems or UIs that control devices.

Responsibilities

• Prototype new GUI elements and workflows and rapidly iterate.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications using C/C++ and Qt.
• Maintain applications such as DDI’s Interlock Builder and DDI Studio.

Skills

User interface development with Qt/QML

C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

UX/UI design experience

Experience with embedded systems

Familiarity with communication technologies

Tools

Qt

C++

Python

Job description

Digital Dynamics Inc. – Scotts Valley, CA

Position Summary

The Senior Software Engineer at Digital Dynamics Inc. is an experienced individual contributor responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of desktop frontend applications used to configure and monitor our embedded systems used in control equipment for semiconductor and electronics applications.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and provides technical leadership within project teams while remaining hands‑on in design and problem solving.

Responsibilities include owning the full software development lifecycle of our current applications. Be a key contributor to our next generation cross platform applications written with Qt, QML, and C++. The Senior Software Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams including hardware, test engineering, and quality, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to continuous improvement of engineering processes and design standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prototype new GUI elements and workflows and rapidly iterate to prove.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software applications using C/C++ and Qt frameworks.
• Maintain DDI’s Interlock Builder, DDI Studio and DDI Tuner applications.
• Design and implement high-quality UI features using Qt, QML, and C++.
• Oriented Programming, Common Design Patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing user interfaces using Qt/QML
• Proven working knowledge of C++ and object-oriented programming
• Proficient in Python
• Experience with UX/UI design for desktop applications
• Experience with embedded systems or UIs that control devices
• Experience with communications and command-and-control technologies (e.g., Ethernet, RS232/RS485, USB)
• Demonstrable mastery of core software development methodologies (e.g., Object–Oriented Programming, Common Design Patterns)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)