Software Engineer – C++ / Qt Desktop Applications

Alare Technologies, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain Ground Control Station desktop software for UAV operations. The role is focused on C++/Qt desktop application development, GUI workflows, and the integration of low-latency telemetry and video with UAV command and mission functionality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C++ / Qt / QML ground control software used in UAV operations.
• Design and improve UI workflows for mission planning, vehicle status, telemetry visualization, video display, payload control, alerts, and logging.
• Build and maintain MAVLink integration for UAV telemetry, command interfaces, mission workflows, and custom protocol extensions.
• Work with low-latency video pipelines using FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTSP, H.264/H.265, or comparable technologies.
• Improve performance, reliability, and usability of the GCS software in flight-test and field conditions.
• Collaborate with flight-test engineers and operators to reduce operator workload and improve mission success.
• Support internal Python/Qt desktop automation tools, sensor validation, DAQ/test hardware, and engineering automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• 3+ years of strong C++ software engineering experience for desktop applications (preferred minimum: 3 years).
• Experience with Qt, QML, Qt Widgets, or similar desktop UI frameworks.
• Experience building Windows or cross-platform desktop applications.
• Experience working with networked, hardware-connected, or real-time data applications.
• Familiarity with Git, CMake or similar build systems, code review, and software testing.
• Development experience with map-centric UIs, including GIS, offline maps, terrain data, and QGC map engines.
• Familiarity with low-latency video technologies including FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTSP, WebRTC, H.264/H.265, and KLV metadata.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (ITAR requirements).

Technologies

• C++, Qt, QML, Qt Widgets
• MAVLink
• FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTSP, WebRTC
• H.264, H.265
• KLV metadata
• Python
• Git, CMake
• Windows, cross-platform desktop applications
• UDP, TCP, IP-based protocols
• GIS, QGC map engines

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 155,000 per year.

• 401(k) 3% Match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Questions

• Describe a desktop application you’ve built in C++ and the specific components you worked on.
• Please describe a UI you’ve developed for a complex application, including the frameworks or tools you used.
• Please summarize your experience developing or troubleshooting networked systems (e.g., UDP, TCP, IP based protocols). What components or features were you responsible for?

Work Location and Experience

• Location: Moorpark, CA (onsite)
• Work mode: In person
• Experience: software engineering: 3 years (Preferred)