Senior Software Engineer, Build Tools
Berlin
About Qt
Want to hear a secret? Qt is everywhere. Our scalable and reliable software tools power billions of devices and applications worldwide, transforming complexity into clarity and enabling innovation at a scale. From smart devices to critical systems, our technology is behind the experiences people rely on every day. We’re a global team driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared mission to build what matters. Qt is where software excellence begins—and where your next chapter starts.
About the Role
In this role, you will work on the tooling of Qt, the world's leading cross-platform C++ framework. Qt enables writing powerful applications on many platforms, from embedded to desktop and mobile. Various tools and domain-specific languages make it particularly easy to write, debug, and profile, especially visually stunning applications.
You will join a skilled team that focuses on the build process and related tooling. Our build system of choice is CMake, the most popular cross-platform build environment for C++. Here we tackle some unique challenges to make the build and packaging process of Qt, and of applications using Qt, both convenient and powerful.
You will also join a vibrant community of Qt contributors and users that constantly exchange new ideas, insights, and contributions. This is also reflected in our work culture, we are cooperative, provide great mentoring, growing, and learning together in a friendly environment.
What You’ll Do
- Write robust, modern C++ and CMake code
- Work independently, managing your tasks and projects
- Focus on quality: continuous integration, testing, and code reviews
- Use the languages and tools required for the complete delivery of a feature/functionality
- Regularly use software engineering practices such as debugging, profiling, version control, and automated testing
- Work with publicly available code and materials
- Work on existing code across the product and on an architectural level
- Collaborate across different teams and products
- Help others in their development tasks, and are capable of leading a development project
What You Bring to the Table
- Experience with CMake
- Experience with C++ and a scripting language
- Experience with at least one development platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Have a focus on quality – keywords are continuous integration, testing, and code reviews
- Advanced English communication skills, both verbal and written (English is our corporate language)
Bonus Points For...
- Experience in contributing to open-source projects
- Experience with different target platforms and cross-compilation
Are You Our Next Qtie?
We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That’s why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life’s big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you—wherever you are.
- Flexibility You Can Count On
We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals — because life outside of work matters, too. - Meaningful Wellbeing Support
From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we offer practical, accessible support tailored to your local context. - Opportunities to Grow
Whether it’s on-the-job learning, mentorship, or access to international projects, we invest in your development so you can take your career where you want it to go. - Inclusive by Design
You’ll join a team that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and feel connected. - Rewarding Your Impact
Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant—so your hard work is recognized, wherever you are.
Show Up as Yourself at Qt
At Qt, we appreciate the individual differences of our employees and aim to promote diversity through all our practices. We provide a workplace that generates equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, and any other factors. We have unique products, but our people make us exceptional. We strongly encourage people from all groups to apply - we welcome you as you are.
We would like to know more about you. Tell us about your skills, strengths, and knowledge, but even more importantly, about yourself.
About Qt
Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company, trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help our customers to increase productivity through the entire product development lifecycle - from UI design and software development to quality management and deployment.
Our customers are in more than 70 different industries in over 180 countries. Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, we have nearly 1000 Qties globally. To learn more, visit www.qt.io
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