Software Engineer

HQE Systems, Inc., based in Temecula, California, is a leading provider of GovTech solutions, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)-enhanced life safety and security systems. As a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), we are committed to offering state-of-the-art outdoor warning sirens, early warning systems, and electronic mass notification software. Our solutions are specifically designed to meet the critical needs of emergency managers in municipalities, schools, healthcare facilities, and various industries, ensuring the highest standards of safety and security.

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our clients and users. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design architectures, and implement scalable and efficient software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building innovative software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project

requirements and translate them into technical specifications and software designs.

• Design and develop software solutions using best practices, coding standards, and industry-

leading technologies.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across multiple platforms, including desktop, web,

and mobile applications.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members to ensure

code quality and maintainability.

• Test and debug software applications to identify and resolve issues, ensuring they meet

functional and performance requirements.

• Work closely with quality assurance teams to develop and implement automated testing

strategies and ensure software reliability.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in software development,

continuously seeking opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.

• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and

retrospectives, to deliver high-quality software incrementally and iteratively.

• Document technical designs, implementation details, and code changes to facilitate

collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

5 years of experience in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming

languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, etc.).

Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data

structures, algorithms, and software architecture patterns.

Experience with modern software development frameworks, libraries, and tools (e.g., Spring Boot,

React, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitLab, etc.).

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex technical

challenges and propose effective solutions.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team

environment and interact professionally with stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt to

changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Portfolio of past projects or contributions to open-source software projects is a plus.