Software Engineer Lead

AcuityInc•Boulder, CO

1d•$104,200 - $187,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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 www.acuityinc.com . Job Summary The Lead Software Engineer will work with an experienced team of software, firmware, and hardware engineers to lead the design and development of the 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 role provides technical leadership and architectural guidance while remaining hands‑on. This position is based in Boulder, CO (Hybrid).

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
10+ years of experience in a professional software development environment
Proven experience developing complex C++ applications on Linux
Deep expertise with modern C++ standards and their application to real‑world systems
Strong background in software architecture, system design, and design patterns
Embedded platform development experience
Highly self‑directed with the ability to deliver results with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

C++20 and modern C++ standards
Network Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, IGMP, HTTP
Encryption and computer security (plus)
Real‑time embedded systems
High‑performance, distributed, or high‑availability systems
Advanced multi‑threaded application design
Unit testing (Python and Google Test a plus)
Unity experience (plus)

Responsibilities

Lead development of world‑class software within the professional audio, video, and control industry
Architect, develop, and optimize C++ application software on Linux
Design, implement, and deploy embedded systems and firmware solutions
Partner with Software Quality Assurance to define test strategies and quality standards
Collaborate cross‑functionally to align technical solutions with product goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Lead technical ownership of large, complex portions of the software stack
Provide technical direction, code reviews, and mentorship to other engineers
Drive architectural decisions and contribute to long‑term platform strategy