Software Engineer Lead at AcuityBrands

Language

Setup: Hybrid
Location: China
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

Summary from listing

Acuity Inc. is hiring a Staff-level Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack for its Intelligent AV team to lead the architecture and technical direction of VisionSuite Designer, a browser-based application embedded in Q-SYS Designer. The role owns full-stack development across React, Redux, and TypeScript; interfaces with Q-SYS components through C++/C#; manages WebSocket and REST communication; partners with Product and stakeholders; and provides technical leadership and mentorship. The position is hybrid and based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Required Skills

React
TypeScript
Redux
REST APIs
WebSocket
C++
C#
UX affinity

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant full-stack web development.
Experience designing REST APIs and real-time WebSocket communication between frontend, backend, or native systems.
Familiarity with C++ and experience working across web applications and native components.
Experience owning architecture and technical decisions within a subsystem, product, or team.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with C#
Familiarity with the Q-SYS ecosystem or professional AV systems
Experience building browser-based applications embedded in or coupled to desktop or native software
Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-connected services
Experience collaborating with UX/Design or contributing to design systems
Translation Company Name: Acuity Inc.