Senior Software Engineer

Role

PDW seeks 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Very strong C skills.
• 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.
• Experience developing on Embedded Linux platforms is a plus.
• Experience developing on Android platforms is a plus.
• 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.

ITAR Requirement

In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Compensation and 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.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

Commitment to Inclusivity

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.