Staff Software Engineer, Embedded UI

LHH; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded UI to join a highly innovative team developing next-generation robotic and digital technologies in Sunnyvale, CA. You will work with experts across software, robotics, imaging, design, and human factors to create intuitive experiences for robotic platforms.

You will lead the lifecycle from prototyping and architecture through production deployment, mentoring engineers and driving projects with a strong focus on quality and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's with 6+ years, or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Proven track record of delivering production-quality UI software.
• Strong expertise in C++11/14/17+ and OO design principles.
• Excellent communication skills enabling collaboration across teams.
• Experience serving as a technical lead and driving projects from concept to deployment.
• Experience across full product lifecycle: design, implementation, debugging, verification, maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance embedded UIs using Qt/QML and C++ in resource-constrained environments.
• Create intuitive digital experiences for advanced robotic systems.
• Collaborate with software engineers, designers, clinical teams, human factors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Define architecture, break down requirements, and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Own the software development lifecycle from requirements to release activities.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

C++11/14/17+

Qt/QML

Embedded UI

UI/UX UI

OpenGL/Vulkan

Linux

Technical lead

Product lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Qt

QML

OpenGL

Vulkan

Linux

Job description

Our client is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Embedded UI to join a highly innovative team focused on developing next-generation robotic and digital technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experts in software engineering, robotics, imaging, design, and human factors to create intuitive user experiences for advanced robotic platforms.

This is a highly visible position that spans the full software development lifecycle, from early-stage prototyping and architecture through production deployment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop high-performance embedded user interfaces using Qt/QML and C++ in resource-constrained environments.
• Create intuitive digital experiences that support users interacting with advanced robotic systems.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, designers, clinical teams, human factors specialists, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Define technical architecture, break down requirements, and deliver scalable, production-ready software solutions.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation while ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Own the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, risk analysis, prototyping, development, verification, and release activities.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership across projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, or:
• Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or
• PhD with 3+ years of experience.
• Proven track record of delivering production-quality UI software.
• Strong expertise in C++ (C++11/14/17+) and object-oriented design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience serving as a technical lead, formally or informally, and driving projects from concept to deployment.
• Experience across the full product lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qt and/or QML.
• Experience with 3D graphics technologies such as OpenGL, Vulkan, Qt3D, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Experience designing user experiences that balance usability, performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Background working in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or similar environments.
• Experience with software development methodologies and standards, including Agile and regulated software development processes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge technologies that combine software, robotics, and advanced visualization.
• Partner with world-class engineers and cross-functional experts.
• Influence the architecture and user experience of innovative products from the ground up.
• Take ownership of highly impactful projects with significant technical scope.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus potential, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life and disability insurance

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