Technical Architect- C++

We are seeking a highly skilled Qt/QML Engineer to design and develop advanced GUIs and networking modules for UAV Ground Control Stations and Cockpit Displays. The role requires working closely with UI designers, avionics software engineers, and mission systems experts to create reliable, intuitive, and real-time GCS components for mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance UI applications using Qt/QML (Qt Quick, QML, C++).
• Translate system requirements into responsive, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Generate data scheduling schemes, encode data packets as per required protocols and data rates and transmit to drone(s) as per protocol
• Decode incoming data streams as per the protocols, extract data, store, and populate corresponding UI elements.
• Integrate UI and networking components with real-time data streams from avionics systems, UAVs, or mission control software.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with DO-178C, or MIL-STD guidelines where applicable.
• Optimise application performance for low-latency visualisation and data transmission in mission-critical environments.
• Implement data visualisation (raster and vector maps, telemetry, flight parameters, mission planning overlays).
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while adhering to aerospace software standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams (system engineers, hardware engineers, test teams) to validate UI against operational requirements.
• Support debugging, simulation, and testing activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in developing Qt/QML-based applications (Qt Quick, QML, Qt Widgets, QTcpSockets, QtUdpSockets).
• Strong proficiency in C++ (11/14/17) and object-oriented programming.
• Experience integrating UI with real-time data sources (TCP/IP, UDP, serial, CAN, DDS, etc.).
• Knowledge of multithreading, performance optimisation, and memory management.
• Familiarity with aerospace/automotive domain software practices or mission-critical systems.
• Good understanding of UX principles for operator consoles and mission planning systems.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with GIS/Mapping libraries (OpenSceneGraph, Cesium, Marble, etc.).
• Knowledge of OpenGL, Vulkan, or 3D visualisation frameworks.
• Exposure to DO-178C or aerospace software compliance.
• Familiarity with UAV ground control software (QGroundControl, Mission Planner, etc.) or similar mission systems.
• Experience with Linux and cross-platform development (Windows/Linux).
• Scripting knowledge in Python for tooling and automation.
• Background in defence, aerospace, automotive or embedded systems domain.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence technologies.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
• Exposure to real-world avionics and mission systems.
• Growth opportunities in autonomy, AI/ML for aerospace, and avionics UI systems.

Candidate should have 6-9 years of experience in IoT embedded systems. He/ She should be

passionate, tech savvy, academically sound, have interest in embedded devices and

technologies.

Experience:

• Exposure to Microcontroller/Microprocessor Architecture /Family e.g. ARM Cortex,

Microchip, Xtensa ESP32, TI CC32XX, STM32

• Knowledge of Bare metal and any RTOS (Free RTOS, uC OS, EmbOSs, VxWorks, QNX)

• Knowledge of Microcontroller peripherals and low level drivers e.g. ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI,

UART, CAN, RS485, DMA, Ethernet, Display

• Knowledge of networking concepts like OSI layers, embedded TCP/IP stacks and common

IP protocols

• Knowledge of RF protocols WIFI, Bluetooth/BLE, IoT Cellular

• Knowledge of IoT communication protocols MQTT, COAP, AMQP

• Knowledge of Build toolchains and framework such as IAR, GCC, Keil, Mplab

• DFMA and DFMEA, Design release process

• Coding standards, guidelines and compliance tools

• Version control and repositories using git tools

• Software quality assurance and automated testing tools Experience / Skills Embedded software design cycle

• Documenting Software Design (flow charts, state diagram, logic design, analysis, implementation, debugging and testing etc)

• Good hands-on programming in Embedded C, C++.

• Programming in scripting languages such as batch, shell, python is a plus.

• Experience with AWS/Google cloud for device connectivity. Exposure to IoT cloud services. e.g. AWS IoT

• Software and Hardware integration testing and troubleshooting

• Protocol debugging using protocol analyzer.

• Understanding of Schematic/ Hardware design around microcontrollers like ST, TI, Atmel, Microchip, ARM core

Primary skills:

At least 3+ years of working experience on embedded firmware development

- Experience in multithreaded programming, network programming (wired and wireless protocols), real-time programming, cross-platform and cross-language development

- Hands-on experience on driver development for various sensors

- Working knowledge of communication protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, etc

- Product development experience with range of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, adoption of bare-metal, RTOS and Linux operating systems on new platforms

-Hands-on experience on software development in Bluetooth domain is added advantage

- Experience with hardware lab equipment such as digital scope, logic analyser and JTAG

- Understanding of embedded development constraints and system performance

- Experience with programming in C/C++ and Embedded C

Summary: 

Hyperspec is building a real time local map for self-driving cars and using cross view localization to enable ubiquitous autonomy. Hyperspec is a VC funded startup.

The principal embedded systems engineer will have deep expertise in embedded systems design, development and worked for years on embedded systems teams. This person is a leader and mentor to junior engineers and shares knowledge about the design and development of embedded systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an expert in all aspects of embedded projects and embedded systems—including designing, developing, testing, and perfecting designs 
• Responsible for updating and working with executive leadership on the development of embedded systems and status of projects 
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other members of the team

Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelors' degree in computer science or engineering
• At least ten years of engineering experience with expertise in software engineering, data structures, and programming techniques
• Deep expertise in C/C++ programming
• Experience with FPGAs, PCB, Xilinx, Altera, or similar SoCs.
• Experience with ISPs, Cameras, Switches a plus.
• Experience in working with real-time operating systems, communications protocols and firmware design.

• Experience in interfaces, IP protocols, and hardware subsystems.
• Experience in working as part of a team and leading teams.

Strong in Basic C++, STL, Linux

OOPs, Exception Handling

Design Pattern and Solid principles, concepts related to UML representation

•           Solution, design, and architecture concepts

•           Knowledge on Pointers and smart Pointers.

•           IO streams, Files and Streams and Lambda Expressions in C++ added advantage.

•           Features of C++17 and usage of STL in C++ is added advantage.

•           Templates in C++.

Communication skill, Attitude, learnability

• At least 3 years of C++ programming experience in a Linux environment.
• Strong understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc
• Experience in Object-Oriented design and multi threaded programming
• Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multi threaded applications
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ideally some experience in developing low latency systems
• Experience with trading or execution systems preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field
• Reliable and predictable availability
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  Ideally in Mumbai Metro Area but open to anywhere for the right candidate.

Build new features, enhance existing functionality and fix issues in the Windows Desktop application.

Help develop and maintain UI component library (Windows, dialogs , complex widgets)

Advise and assist the other developers in the Desktop.

Skills required

1. Very strong programming skills in UI development using Qt/C++
2. A strong ability to think about components and modules as they relate to other components as part of a larger system.
3. QML knowledge is a plus
4. Cross platform application development knowledge is a plus, not mandatory
5. A very strong attention to detail and the willingness to deliver pixel perfect UI according to the designs.
6. Must have: Very strong in ModelView architecture
7. Must have : In-depth C++, STL, and data structures knowledge

Desirable : Familiar with unit test frameworks like QtTest or Gtest

Desirable : Experienced with Agile methodology

Desirable : Knowledge in GIT or any other config management tool

Good understanding of object oriented techniques methodologies.

Good hands-on experience of C++ system programming and design.

Key Skills

C/C++, Qt, STL, Design, QML

Experience In product development is good to have

• Works towards developing Stable & Efficient Firmwares for Embedded
• Responsible for developing Firmware which are Stable, Efficient and scalable.
• Responsible to create coherent and scalable architecture designs.
• Responsible for understanding and utilizing best BLE / IOT
• Responsible for understanding various RTOS design principles.
• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.C.A. in Computer Sciences.
• Must Proficient in Embedded C, C++, BLE, Zephyr RTOS, nRF.
• Ready to work from home.
• Should have above 4 years of experience.

• Develop embedded Linux Applications
• Work with a worldwide team to integrate the product to meet the requirement

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science from a top-tier institution
• Relevant full-time work experience of 4+years
• Strong foundation in computer science, Object-Oriented software, unit testing & test automation with scripts
• Ability to self-teach.

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Expert level programming in C/C++
• Linux systems programming, data structures & algorithms
• Networked applications

Desirable Technical Skills:

• Linux Board Bring up, device drivers would be an advantage