C++ / Qt Platform Developer (R&D) - Long-Term Contract

C++ / Qt Platform Developer (R&D) - Long-Term Contract - 2 openings

Location: Middleton, WI or Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Engagement: Contract (12+ months)
Schedule: Open to hybrid schedule
Openings: 2
Start: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a C++ / Qt Platform Developer to join an established R&D organization focused on building and enhancing sophisticated hardware and software platforms used in high-profile live event environments. This role supports active project work, technical debt reduction, and development of next-generation platforms.

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who enjoys working in large, mature codebases and is comfortable performing deep root-cause analysis across complex systems that span hardware, firmware, and GUI layers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ applications using the Qt framework


• Work within a large, legacy codebase to identify defects, performance issues, and architectural challenges


• Perform root-cause analysis and implement scalable, long-term solutions


• Support feature additions and modifications to existing hardware platforms


• Contribute to GUI refresh efforts and workflow enhancements


• Assist with remediation of technical debt


• Support ongoing platform modernization, including 64-bit transition initiatives


• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and testing teams

Required Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience from an engineering perspective


• Extensive experience with the Qt framework


• Working knowledge of C


• Experience developing in Linux environments (Windows experience also beneficial)


• Background in firmware, embedded systems, and/or hardware-integrated software


• GUI development experience


• Demonstrated ability to debug and navigate complex, large-scale codebases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with control systems, consoles, sensors, or similar hardware-driven products


• Strong root-cause and bug analysis experience


• Familiarity with Squish or similar automated GUI testing tools


• Experience working on real-time or live-event-related systems

Why This Opportunity

• Work on complex systems that support high-visibility, live production environments


• Tackle meaningful technical challenges in a deeply engineered product ecosystem


• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a long-standing R&D organization

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.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

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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