Lead software engineer, survey and cad applications (c++, 3d)
Pubblicato il 15-08-2026 - Topcon Positioning Systems in Ancona
Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA. We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future in construction, geopositioning, and agriculture.
Lead Software
Engineer, Survey and CAD Applications Work location: TOPCON Office located in Concordia sulla Secchia – Modena, Italy. The job can be performed 100% remote (Italy), with occasional visits to our Concordia office.
Job Purpose As part of the company's development strategy, we need to grow talent in specific areas required to continue the development of our software products.
Core Job Responsibilities
Works with the project manager, team leader, and software team to plan and manage delivery schedules. Acts as the single point of contact for all issues related to a particular software module development, high‐level design, and delivery, and works with all other engineering disciplines. Evaluates and schedules all changes in the scope of the module design and delivery.
Performs modules maintenance, modifications, and enhancements to new/existing systems through programming, testing, and documenting. Responsible for the Geomatics and CAD functionality in the software for Android/i OS/Windows/Linux written in Qt/Qml/C++ and intended for GNSS, Optical Field Survey, including laser scanner support. Follows, recommends, and implements software processes.
Provides technical directions to others as necessary. Analyzes and resolves technical and application problems.
Education &
Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or a related field. Overall software development experience of at least 5 years. 3+ years of professional experience in C++ development.
Experience with computational geometry, spatial algorithms, mass data algorithms, and/or 3 D Rendering (Direct X, Open GL).
Knowledge of QML and/or MFC.
Experience in software development process implementation.
Experience with software development tools (configuration management, design, emulation, debugging, compilers, test, etc.).
Experience with Geodesy, GNSS and/or Optical Survey, CAD, laser scanner data processing is a plus.
Experience with Android or i OS development is a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Strong understanding of object‐oriented programming and software design principles. Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and multithreading concepts.
Familiarity with cross‐platform development and GUI frameworks. Expert knowledge in C++, Standard Library, Boost. Understanding of SQL databases like SQLite is a plus. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Knowledge of bug tracking systems (JIRA) and version control systems. Knowledge of Docker is a plus. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of specialized skills such as geometry, eigen, CGAL, tin, surfaces, corridors, roading, parametric curves, splines, Bentley, Autodesk, Civil3 D, Revit, DWG, ODA, CO-geo, geodesy, coordinate systems, Land XML, shapefile, LAS, point clouds, Li DAR, numerical methods can be an asset.
Knowledge of skills such as C++20, Boost, ASIO, static analysis, memory optimization, C++ templates, SQL, multithreading, lockfree can be an advantage.
Working Conditions We offer a hybrid and flexible work setup that promotes both in‐person collaboration and individual focus.
Office presence: Occasional visits to our Concordia office. Remote work (Lavoro da remoto): available with individual agreement (5 days per week) to support productivity and work‐life balance. For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter, Mr.
Simone
Masseroni, at smasseroni@.