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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a UI/UX Software Engineer to design and build user-facing interfaces for robotic systems and other embedded applications. You'll work closely with robotics engineers, hardware teams, sponsors, and end users to create intuitive, responsive UIs that integrate with real-time system data and backend services.

• Co-design human-machine interfaces with cross-functional teams and field operators.
• Build native, hardware-accelerated frontends using Qt/QML and bind them to C++ or Python backends.
• Prototype interaction flows and run usability testing with real users and operators.
• Integrate telemetry, system-state engines, and databases while keeping interfaces fast and responsive.
• Participate in peer code and design reviews, integration testing, documentation, and version control workflows.
• Adapt and integrate open-source libraries, proprietary tools, and APIs to extend UI capabilities.
• Validate and refine interfaces through both simulated and physical hardware field testing.
• Support projects across industrial, agricultural, autonomy, safety, and other application domains (some sponsored by defense/military organizations).

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Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or equivalent practical experience; 1–3+ years of combined academic or professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience building modern, responsive UIs with QML and/or Qt.
• Experience connecting QML frontends to backends (C++ signals/slots, PySide6/PyQt, or async data handlers).
• Strong user-centered design skills: translating feedback, wireframes, and workflows into clear visual layouts.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Git, writing maintainable code, and participating in code/design reviews.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn how physical hardware works and to bridge operator needs with machine behavior.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

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Nice-to-Haves / Preferred Experience

• Designing for touch pendants, handheld controllers, or embedded/cyber-physical interfaces.
• Experience with robotics tools or frameworks (ROS / ROS 2, Gazebo, 3D telemetry visualization).
• Conducting usability interviews or observing end-users operating hardware in the field.
• Exposure to Python, backend development, or database integration.
• Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Qt Design Studio, Photoshop).
• Experience with Android development or embedded Linux deployment.

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Why Join (Confidential Client)

Confidential Client is a leader in applied robotics research and systems development in a higher-education research environment. You’ll work alongside experienced robotics professionals, contribute to projects deployed in the real world, and gain exposure to diverse industries including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and defense. This role offers a clear pathway for technical growth, project leadership, and mentorship.

Benefits-eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings with employer contributions, tuition benefits, paid time off, observed holidays, and additional perks such as regional transit passes and fitness center access. Specific benefits depend on role and employment status.

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Other Important Information

• This position may include work on projects that involve military/defense applications and/or are funded by military/defense sponsors.
• This role is full-time and based in Pittsburgh, PA (on-site or local field work). Candidates must be able to participate in hands-on field testing as required.
• Confidential Client is committed to safe and lawful hiring practices across all U.S. jurisdictions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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