Overview
Skills
Job Details
C++ & Qt Platform Developer - 6m Contract+ possible extension
Location Preference (in order):
Onsite in Austin for the first 3 months (5 days/week during training)
Hybrid - 1 week onsite in Austin per month
100% Remote - considered for strong candidates
Employment Type: Contract - Exempt
Overview
We are seeking a skilled C++ & Qt Platform Developer to support ongoing enhancements, feature development, and modernization efforts within an established platform. This role involves working with a large and complex C++ codebase, contributing to both application-level and low-level engineering tasks.
Ideal candidates are strong problem solvers who are comfortable navigating legacy code, diagnosing issues, and implementing efficient solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work across embedded components, GUI elements, and platform-level functionality.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain features using C++ (C++14) and Qt
Work within a large, mature codebase across Linux and Windows
Perform root cause analysis and resolve system-level bugs
Support embedded, firmware, or hardware-adjacent development tasks
Contribute to GUI updates and workflow improvements
Collaborate within an Agile development environment
Required Skills
Strong experience with C++ programming
Proficiency with Qt, including signals/slots and GUI fundamentals
Familiarity with C
Experience in Linux development environments
Background in firmware, embedded systems, or hardware-interfacing software
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues
Preferred Experience
Experience with controls, consoles, sensors, or similar systems
Exposure to large legacy codebases
Backgrounds from aerospace, industrial, or entertainment technology environments are a plus
Experience with automated UI testing tools (e.g., Squish)
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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