Mid Level Qt Software Engineer

Senior Qt Software Engineer

Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Blue Sparq

Blue Sparq, Inc. is a rapidly growing leader in custom product development and manufacturing, and part of The Middleby Corporation—a global leader in commercial and residential cooking and industrial process equipment.
We specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions for the commercial kitchen and vending industries, combining hardware innovation with robust embedded software design.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Qt Software Engineer with deep expertise in C++, Qt, and QML to join our fast-paced and innovative team in Cape Coral, Florida. In this role, you will architect and develop next-generation embedded software applications that power intelligent, connected devices. You’ll collaborate closely with firmware, UI/UX, and electrical engineers to deliver elegant, high-performance systems that define the future of smart kitchen automation.

Note: This position is focused on C++/Qt for embedded and system-level applications.
It is not a web, mobile, or full-stack software development role.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop Qt-based desktop and embedded applications using C++ in Linux and/or Windows environments.

· Implement state machines, communication logic (Ethernet and / or Serial Port), and device control features that interface with real hardware.

· Collaborate closely with firmware and electrical engineers to integrate software with physical components and I/O boards.

· Support UI engineers in building pixel-perfect screens for embedded HMI applications.

· Conduct testing and system validation with real hardware.

· Create and maintain technical documentation and test reports.

· Occasionally travel for system integration and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years with the Qt framework.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in C++, Qt, and QML.
• Hands-on experience with Qt Creator, Git, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Experience with Modbus, ProtoBuf, or similar communication protocols.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver tasks on schedule.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile methodologies.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and solving complex technical problems with minimal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience debugging and optimizing C/C++ applications for performance and memory efficiency in embedded environments.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Squish for Qt.
• Working knowledge of UI/UX principles for embedded systems.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Blue Sparq is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer.
 

Principals only. No recruiters or unsolicited offers, please.

Salary: Commensurate with experience