C++ / Qt Platform Developer (R&D) - Contract (2 Openings)

Location: Onsite in Austin, TX or Middleton, WI (near Madison) Duration: 12-month contract Schedule: Prefer 5 days onsite; hybrid flexibility possible for the right fit Compensation: Flexible Start: ASAP About the Opportunity Join an exciting, innovation-driven company that creates world-class lighting and control solutions for iconic architectural and live event spaces. Their technology powers unforgettable experiences in places like Disney, Las Vegas mega-venues, and high-profile broadcasts such as the Oscars and other major live productions. This is an R&D team building and evolving the core platforms behind large-scale lighting control systems-hardware, firmware, and the software that artists and operators rely on in real time. The Role We're hiring two contract C++/Qt developers to help push a next-generation platform forward while modernizing a mature, mission-critical codebase. You'll work on: Enhancing and extending existing live-event control hardware/software platforms Tackling technical debt and legacy modernization Supporting a GUI refresh and workflow improvements Adding new hardware capabilities (e.g., new keys and control surfaces) Helping move components toward full 64-bit readiness Contributing to a major platform release targeted within 15-18 months What You'll Be Working With C++14 environment ~1.5 million lines of code across a 25-year-old codebase Linux + Windows development Real-time systems for live production hardware/boards This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diving into complex systems, finding root causes, and delivering clean, durable solutions. What We're Looking For Must-haves: Strong C++ engineering background (product/embedded engineering focus-not IT scripting) Deep experience with Qt / Qt platform development Solid C knowledge Comfort in Linux environments Proven root cause / bug analysis skills in large codebases Nice-to-haves: Firmware or embedded programming experience GUI and UX-adjacent development experience Work with consoles, sensors, control systems, or live-event hardware Experience modernizing legacy systems Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™