Senior Software Engineer

Performance Drone Works

$90K — $120K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional development experience in software engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in designing and architecting software systems using Qt and C++.
  • Extensive experience with the Qt framework for application development.
  • Strong skills in user interface design using QML and remote data handling via REST and JSON.
  • Familiar with build tools like cmake and qmake, and version control with Git.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
  • Collaborate with product teams to create effective technical solutions.
  • Work closely with a team and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
  • Independently take ownership of tasks while maintaining open communication.
  • Address technical issues by proposing robust solutions.
  • Support field application deployments, including troubleshooting and analysis.
  • Maintain high code quality through reviews and optimizations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage with 80% company sponsorship.
  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Access to an on-site gym at the Huntsville, AL location.
  • Employer provided life insurance.
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Encouraging work environment focused on teamwork and innovation.
  • Competitive salary, generous PTO, and flexible leave options.
Full Job Description
Now, we're entering a new phase of growth and are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building the systems that integrate with our deployment environments, crafting specialized tools for engineering research, and supporting new technologies that aid towards the advancement of sUAS functional systems.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, able to deal with problems on the fly, and delivers thoughtfully designed and highly adaptable systems.

  • Lead and participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from concept to deployment, contributing high-quality, production-ready code.
  • Collaborate closely with product teams to define and implement effective solutions based on business needs and user feedback.
  • Collaborate with a strong team and company stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, taking personal ownership of tasks and deliverables, while not neglecting teamwork and clear communication.
  • Take on challenging and complex technical issues, applying your expertise to propose and implement robust, long-term solutions.
  • Support application deployments in the field for product testing and demonstrations; including live troubleshooting and analysis.
  • Uphold and raise the bar for high code quality and performance, conducting code reviews and optimizations to improve system efficiency and scalability.
  • Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.


Requirements

  • Ability to design and architect robust software systems using Qt and C++.
  • Extensive experience in developing applications using the Qt framework.
  • Experience in developing and deploying cross-platform applications using Qt.
  • Strong skills in designing and implementing user interfaces with QML.
  • Understanding of the workflows associated with deploying Qt applications, such as build dependencies, environments, and targets.
  • Experience using build tools such as cmake, qmake, and compiler configuration.
  • Strong understanding of multi-platform application development.
  • Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON.
  • Experience with using third-party libraries and APIs.
  • Ability to create clean code whilst following a set of defined coding standards.
  • Proficiency with Git; including tags and issue management.
  • Experience with a bug/issue tracking tool, such as Jira.
  • 5-7 Years Professional Development Experience; with bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.


Preferred

  • Experience developing on Embedded Linux platforms is a plus.
  • Experience developing on Android platforms is a plus.


Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment. Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.

Work Environment

This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office and manufacturing equipment and may require occasional travel to customer locations or facilities. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. This is a fast-paced work environment and requires cross-differential collaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. Standard work hours for this position are 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
  • Employer provided life insurance.
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.


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