C++ Software Engineer - Mid level

JR United Kingdom; Uttlesford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a Mid-level C++ Software Engineer for a role in Saffron Walden. The candidate will design software for radar and surveillance systems, requiring experience in C++, Linux, and embedded systems. This position offers a competitive salary between £40K and £55K, hybrid work arrangements, along with substantial benefits including private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of commercial C++ development experience.
• Experience in security/defence command and control software and GIS data is of particular interest.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for radar, security, and surveillance systems.
• Work on radar systems, improving software capabilities and user experience.

Skills

High-performance C++ skills (C++ 11/14/17/20)

Mathematical and real-time data processing skills

Knowledge of Networking and Communication protocols

Education

Technical degree with software content

Tools

Linux configuration (Yocto / PetaLinux)

Embedded Linux development

Job description

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C++ Software Engineer - Mid level, Saffron Walden

Client: Technical Futures.

Location: Saffron Walden, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

Job Description:

A Mid-level Software Engineer with 3-5 years of commercial C++ development experience will design and develop software for radar, security, and surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have an engineering-related degree, experience with Modern C++ design, Linux configuration (Yocto / PetaLinux), and development on Embedded Linux. Experience in security/defence command and control software and GIS data is of particular interest.

The successful candidate will work on radar systems, including external control systems and interfaces, aiming to improve software capabilities and user experience.

Ideal requirements for the C++ Software Engineer include:

• Technical degree with software content
• High-performance C++ skills (C++ 11/14/17/20)
• Minimum of 3-4 years of commercial software design experience
• Experience with Linux configuration (Yocto / PetaLinux)
• Development on Embedded Linux
• Knowledge of Networking and Communication protocols
• Mathematical and real-time data processing skills

A competitive salary of £40-55K, depending on experience, with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 WFH), plus benefits including 25 days holiday, private medical cover, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, and more.

Applicants must be fully eligible to work in the UK.