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Cricut · 23 hours ago

Lead Software Engineer (C++/Dart, Onsite)

South Jordan, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Cricut is a company that creates smart cutting machines and crafting tools to empower creativity. They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will take ownership of architecture and execution for critical software, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality software solutions that bridge software engineering with manufacturing environments.

Consumer ElectronicsDIY

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead for product and platform features, owning design, implementation, and long-term maintainability

Provide architectural guidance and establish implementation best practices across the team

Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and decision-making for complex systems

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers throughout the development lifecycle

Design, implement, and maintain high-quality software using C++, Dart, and related technologies

Produce clear design artifacts such as class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and architectural documentation

Refactor and optimize code for performance, scalability, and extensibility

Develop and maintain shared libraries used across products and platforms

Implement reusable unit tests to ensure long-term product quality and stability

Lead or actively participate in Agile sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives

Own and manage work tracking using Azure DevOps (boards, backlogs, sprint planning) and GitHub (repositories, PRs, code reviews)

Provide accurate technical estimates and collaborate with Product Management on scope, tradeoffs, and delivery timelines

Prepare software packages for deployment in accordance with defined release and deployment standards

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Quality, and Product teams

Support software used in manufacturing, test, calibration, or production environments (strong plus)

Troubleshoot issues that span software, hardware, and operational boundaries

Participate in occasional international travel to Asia to support manufacturing partners

Qualification

C++DartSoftware architectureTechnical leadershipAzure DevOpsGitHubMultithreadingJavaSwiftC#OpenCVConsumer electronicsUSBBLEFunctional testingSystem-level testingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience designing and implementing production-grade software

Demonstrated experience in a technical lead or senior ownership role

Proficiency in C++ and Dart; familiarity with Java required. Experience with Swift or C# is a plus

Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices

Experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization

Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps and GitHub for work tracking, source control, and collaboration

Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle

Preferred

Experience supporting manufacturing systems, factory software, or production tooling

Development experience on computer vision–based solutions for calibration, alignment, inspection, or automated test systems using tools such as OpenCV

Background in consumer electronics or embedded systems

Experience with transport technologies such as USB and BLE

Familiarity with functional and system-level testing