Senior Software Engineer, C++

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at

Job Summary

The Sr. Software Engineer will work with an experienced team of software, firmware, and hardware engineers to develop our Q-SYS platform. Q-SYS is a fast growing, award winning, software and hardware platform built on cutting-edge audio, video and control products.

This position is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Hybrid)

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop world-class software within the pro audio, video, and control industry
• Develop software and firmware to meet functional and performance requirements of UC&C platforms
• Design and implement APIs for interfacing with cameras, microphones, video bars, and other AV peripherals, ensuring seamless connectivity and control
• Support cloud-based deployment and mass management of Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) devices
• Develop C++ application software in Linux OS
• Design, implement, and deploy embedded systems/firmware
• Work with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, QA, product management) to deliver integrated solutions for audio, video, and control products
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in a software development environment
• Experience in developing C++ application software in Linux OS
• Experience with the features of modern C++ and its effective use in solving real-world problems
• Experience with the best principles, practices, and patterns of software architecture and design
• Embedded platform development experience
• Must be able to take ownership of large portions of the software from a technical perspective
• Must be self-motivated to achieve assigned objectives with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in several of the following areas:
• C++20 and modern C++ standards
• Network Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP,
• USB Communication Protocols: UVC, UAC, HID
• Encryption and Computer Security experience
• Vulnerability assessment methodologies
• Streaming media protocols: RTSP, RTP, RTCP, SIP, AES67, Dante, SMPTE 2022
• Experience with Teams, Zoom, and Bring Your Own Meeting/Device environments
• Real-time embedded systems
• High performance, distributed, or high availability systems
• Unit testing (Python and Google Test are a plus)

QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.

The range for this position is $120,800 - $217,400. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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