Principal Engineer (Qt)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Qt/C++): Develop and maintain Ground Control Station (GCS) software using the Qt Framework and QML with an accent on intuitive and high-performance GUI development. Focus on full software lifecycle, seamless integration with hardware and embedded systems, and adherence to safety-critical standards in complex environments.

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE (onsite)

Company

hirify.global PJSC, a technology and defense conglomerate.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain GCS software using Qt Framework and QML for high-performance GUIs.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, integration, deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded teams for seamless software-hardware integration.
• Perform integration testing to validate system functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Document architecture, designs, requirements, and create user guides.
• Write and maintain unit tests; ensure coding standards in safety-critical environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer) or Computer Science
• Minimum 10 years software development (7+ with Master’s); 5+ years C++
• Strong expertise in Qt Framework, Qt QML, GUI development; large complex codebases
• Proficiency in C++, OOP, design patterns; Linux, Python, Jenkins, Git
• Networking (TCP/UDP/IP), protocols (UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet), RTOS concepts
• Awareness of safety standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262); debugging, optimization skills

Nice to have

• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Culture & Benefits

• Work in safety-critical, high-stakes defense technology environment
• Cross-functional collaboration with hardware and embedded teams
• Focus on scalable, efficient solutions and best practices