Senior Software Engineer - Modern C++ / Qt

Overview

We are supporting an international technology organization developing high-quality desktop software products used in mission-critical environments. The team is growing and is looking for a Modern C++ / Qt Software Engineer to join a collaborative, multi-site engineering group. This role sits within a team of ~30 engineers distributed across Europe and the U.S, working on long-lifecycle, well-engineered software with a strong focus on quality, maintainability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using Modern C++ (C++20) and Qt 6
• Build modular, reusable UI components to improve consistency and maintainability
• Contribute to test development and optimization, improving reliability and execution time
• Maintain and evolve CMake-based build systems
• Package and publish internal libraries using Conan or similar tools
• Participate in CI/CD workflows (GitLab)
• Collaborate with distributed teams and contribute to shared engineering standards
• Support software quality and compliance initiatives (e.g., SBOMs, traceability)

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional experience with Modern C++ (C++17/20)
• Solid hands-on experience with Qt 6.x
• Experience working with CMake in multi-module projects
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests
• Comfortable working in English within an international team

Nice to Have

• Experience with Conan or other C++ dependency managers
• Exposure to SBOM generation, software compliance, or regulated environments
• Previous work on long-lifecycle or enterprise desktop software
• Experience optimizing test suites or build pipelines

Team & Environment

• International collaboration (Europe & U.S based team)
• Engineering-led culture with strong emphasis on code quality and maintainability