Senior Qt Software Engineer
Role summary
Seeking a Senior Qt Software Engineer for a remote, 1099 contract role developing software for custom embedded devices on NXP i.MX8 and NVIDIA platforms. The position requires 5+ years of experience with Qt/C++, embedded Linux, and custom hardware development. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining Qt-based software, integrating with hardware, and troubleshooting issues. Experience with backend engineering, REST APIs, database design, and Java/Spring microservices is preferred. Candidates must be located within 50 miles of Seattle, WA, and authorized to work in the US.
We are seeking a Senior Qt Software Engineer to develop software for custom embedded devices based on NXP i.MX8 and NVIDIA platforms.
This is a remote work-from-home contract position, but candidates must be located within 50 miles of Seattle, Washington. Applicants located farther than 50 miles from Seattle will not be considered.
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. No benefits are provided.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with Qt/C++, embedded Linux, and software development for hardware-based systems. Preference will be given to engineers who also have experience with backend engineering, REST API development, database design, and Java/Spring microservices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Qt-based software for embedded devices
- Build applications for NXP i.MX8 and NVIDIA-based hardware platforms
- Develop production-quality UI and application logic using Qt and C++
- Integrate software with device hardware, peripherals, drivers, and Linux system services
- Troubleshoot performance, stability, and hardware/software integration issues
- Collaborate with product, platform, and backend teams on technical solutions
- Participate in software architecture and technical design
- Write clean, maintainable, testable code and perform code reviews
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong experience with Qt and C++
- Experience with embedded Linux
- Experience building software for custom hardware devices
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Strong software design and architecture skills
- Must be located within 50 miles of Seattle, WA
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to work as an independent contractor under a 1099 arrangement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NXP i.MX8
- Experience with NVIDIA embedded platforms
- Experience with Yocto
- Experience with hardware integrations such as touchscreen, camera, USB, serial, sensors, or networking
- Experience with backend engineering
- Experience developing REST APIs
- Experience with database design
- Experience with Java/Spring Boot
- Experience with microservices
Compensation and Work Arrangement
- 1099 contract role
- No benefits provided
- Remote from home
- Seattle area candidates only
Work Location Requirement
This role is remote from home, but only for candidates based in the Seattle metropolitan area. Do not apply if you are located more than 50 miles from Seattle, as your application will not be considered.
Pay: $113,805.73 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote