Software Developer

Kongsberg Discovery US • Lynnwood, WA

6d • Remote

About The Position

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors. We are seeking a Software Developer to enable the business to achieve their objectives. The Software Developer plays a critical role in the design, development, and sustainment of our software applications that control, monitor, and visualize data from our advanced sonar systems. This position requires strong software engineering fundamentals, a solid understanding of hardware–software interaction, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a hybrid team environment. Our application software is central to the user experience of our sonar portfolio, making this role essential to delivering reliable, high‑performance products to our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5 or more years of professional experience in software design and development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object oriented programming.
• Must be a US Citizen and hold a valid US Passport.
• Must be eligible and able to hold a security clearance.
• Software system design and development in C++.
• Ethernet/sockets programming (e.g., TCP/IP).
• Multi‑threaded application development.
• Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Windows API.
• GUI design and development (Qt preferred).
• GIS development experience.
• Agile development methodologies.
• System integration and testing.
• Azure DevOps, Git, or similar version control and CI/CD systems.
• Signal and image processing.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional hardware and software teams.
• Experience working with hybrid, local, and remote development teams.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a strong drive to deliver exceptional products.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and see tasks through to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of electronic assemblies is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UI/UX development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, debug, and document software applications for controlling and monitoring sonar devices, primarily using C++ and the Qt framework on Windows.
• Diagnose and resolve defects, enhance existing features, and contribute to the evolution of current applications.
• Develop and maintain design documentation to support efficient maintenance, scalability, and code reuse.
• Ensure software meets functional, performance, stability, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering peers, product managers, and cross functional stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high quality features.
• Stay current with modern technologies, tools, and best practices; recommend improvements that support product and business goals.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and help define scalable design patterns.
• Participate in continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high-deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, and prorated depending on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Eligible for annual employee bonus program
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level