Applications Developer

As a mid-level software developer, you will first be responsible for developing customer facing Qt QML-based solutions as well as using the latest C++ and Linux technology. Afterwards, you will be exposed to all parts of the product eco-systems on a variety of stacks where only high quality, object-oriented coding practices are accepted. DCI does not sacrifice product quality for schedules.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with Domain experts & UX designers to build High Usability & Intuitive User Experience.

• Work effectively as a member in our Scrum Agile process.
• Identify, establish, and propagate best practices and patterns for GUI implementation in Linux desktop application.
• Develop software as per established Product Development Life Cycle processes.
• Write technical requirements, develop Unit Test Plans, maintain traceability between requirements & deliverables.
• Participate in peer-reviews of designs, implementations (code) & documentations.

DCI is seeking a full-time, passionate mid-level software developer with 5+ years’ experience to develop cutting edge software applications for the Horizontal Drilling Industry. Join an enthusiastic team as we build our product offerings for both B2B solutions and consumer electronics.

Our products solve real-world problems in the Horizontal Drilling Industry and are used by real customers. As such, you will be responsible for writing production-level code. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of extraordinary problem-solving skills. DCI offers a highly collaborative work environment with a very challenging domain problem., * 5+ years recent GUI development experience in Qt QML with solid C++ skills.

• Experience with desktop Qt QML, Dependency Injection and MVVM pattern.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design, principles and data visualization to create a polished, intuitive user experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to design and implement visually compelling screens using QML
• Experience doing Unit Testing/TDD with an expectation of high code coverage.
• Solid understanding and experience with software design and architecture patterns.
• Ability to architect efficient and reusable software abstractions.
• Experience with event driven and asynchronous programming models.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited university
• Comprehensive understanding of algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency topics.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience using SOLID principles, Clean Code practices.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desired Skills:

• Showcase exciting projects he or she built in either an industrial or at-home setting.
• Experience with the gtest unit test framework.
• Experience developing software that monitors or controls hardware devices.
• Knowledge with wire-framing prototypes.

Parental leave, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, 401(k) 3% Match, Profit sharing, Paid holidays Full-time Hybrid work in 19625 62nd Ave S Ste B103, Kent, WA 98032, * Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)

• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $124,000 to $145,800 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 17%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service., Work hard, play often… DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they’ve ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.