Central Garden & Pet ยท 6 hours ago
Qt/C++ Application Developer, Central UAS Technologies
Central UAS Technologies, a business vertical of Central Garden & Pet, is expanding and seeking a Qt/C++ Application Developer with robotics or UAS experience. The role involves building and maintaining ground control station apps, contributing to firmware development, and enhancing user experiences for their software solutions in the UAS domain.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain ground control station (GCS) apps and companion utilities on the Qt stack using C++ and QML, Android JNI, ADB, and related tooling
Contribute to firmware development and sensor integration (e.g. Mavlink)
Build and maintain features, improvements and software architectures that support native applications
Develop professional user experiences
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical degree
Demonstrable experience and skill in C++ development (2+ years)
Knowledge of Qt/QML Framework and GUI development
Exposure to open-source UAV software systems (e.g. PX4, Ardupilot, Dronecode, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc.)
Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, Javascript, LUA, etc)
Clear examples of projects/products/labs that you've been a key contributor
The ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
This position is unable to accommodate sponsorship
Preferred
Previous Experience with UAVs/Robotics, computer vision, or artificial intelligence
Experience with embedded and real-time systems, microcontrollers, etc
Experience with Web or backend API development (e.g. .NET or JavaScript frameworks)
Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and IOT
Experience with GIS systems and/or mapping libraries
Experience developing mobile android applications
Professional experience or interest in vector-borne disease control, ecology, agriculture, or forestry domains
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
Company
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-07-15IPO
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