About the role:
We ‘re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Embedded Displays Software Engineer (Qt) to lead the development of advanced Human–Machine Interface (HMI) applications for nextgeneration embedded display systems. In this senior technical role, you will drive technical excellence across display software, set architectural direction, and play a key role in delivering highquality, intuitive, and robust user interfaces using the Qt framework. You will also act as a technical leader and mentor, supporting the growth and development of software engineers within the team while collaborating closely with crossfunctional stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone passionate about embedded HMI technology who enjoys combining handson development with leadership and strategic influence.
What does this role involve day to day?
On a daytoday basis, you will take ownership of the design, development, and deployment of HMI software for embedded display platforms.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and implementation of HMI applications using the Qt framework (C++ / QML)
- Defining software architecture and ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed
- Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to a team of software engineers
- Collaborating with hardware, UX/UI, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration
- Conducting code reviews and supporting troubleshooting of complex technical issues
- Optimising application performance, reliability, and user experience
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement in embedded display and HMI technologies
- Contributing to planning and delivery within a fastpaced development environment
You will remain handson technically while also shaping direction, standards, and quality across the embedded displays software domain.
This will be suited to you if…
This role will suit you if you are a senior or principallevel embedded software engineer with strong leadership capability and deep experience developing HMI applications using Qt.
You will be well suited if you have:
- At least 5 years’ handson experience developing HMI applications using Qt (C++ and QML)
- Proven experience leading, mentoring, or guiding software engineering teams
- Strong understanding of embedded systems and realtime application development
- Solid experience designing software architecture using objectoriented principles
- Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment
Ideally, you'll also bring:
- Experience with Linuxbased embedded platforms
- Familiarity with graphics rendering technologies such as OpenGL
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and nontechnical teams
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
If you enjoy setting technical direction, developing people, and delivering cuttingedge embedded HMI solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected]
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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