Experienced Software Engineer

Vectric Ltd; Alcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private healthcare (family)

Annual bonus up to £3,500 (tax free)

Profit sharing

Work from home

Job summary

Vectric Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer with commercial desktop software experience to join a small dedicated team. You will primarily develop in C++ for Windows and macOS, contributing to a range of desktop products and integrated AI/web features within an agile multi-product environment.

The role is designed for someone aiming for leadership, with a background in C++ and experience in C#/Rust/Java considered a plus.

Qualifications

• We require a first-class degree, Masters or PhD in Maths, Computer Science or another relevant scientific field.
• We require at least 2 years experience in desktop software development for Windows, Mac or Linux.
• A Bachelors degree is required.
• We require 2 years experience in software development.
• United Kingdom work authorisation is required.
• Commercial coding experience in modern C++ is a distinct advantage.
• Commercial experience in another appropriate language, such as C#, Rust or Java, could also be considered.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Software Engineer with prior commercial experience to join our team.
• We will have you join a dedicated desktop product team of typically 4 or 5 other developers.
• You will work within an agile methodology as part of our larger multi-product development department.
• You will primarily code in C++ for Windows and macOS.
• You will contribute to web and AI products and services that are integrated into our desktop product range.
• We encourage the appropriate use of a variety of modern tools and technologies in support of your core activities.
• This role is suited to someone ready for the next step on a career path towards leadership.

Skills

Desktop software development

Modern C++

C#

Rust

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD in Maths/CS or related field

Tools

Windows

macOS

Linux

Job description

Salary: £45,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a first-class degree, Masters or PhD in Maths, Computer Science or another relevant scientific field.
• We require at least 2 years experience in desktop software development for Windows, Mac or Linux.
• A Bachelors degree is required.
• We require 2 years experience in software development.
• United Kingdom work authorisation is required.
• Commercial coding experience in modern C++ is a distinct advantage.
• Commercial experience in another appropriate language, such as C#, Rust or Java, could also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a Software Engineer with prior commercial experience to join our team.
• We will have you join a dedicated desktop product team of typically 4 or 5 other developers.
• You will work within an agile methodology as part of our larger multi-product development department.
• You will primarily code in C++ for Windows and macOS.
• You will contribute to web and AI products and services that are integrated into our desktop product range.
• We encourage the appropriate use of a variety of modern tools and technologies in support of your core activities.
• This role is suited to someone ready for the next step on a career path towards leadership.

Technologies:

• 3D
• AI
• C#
• Support
• Java
• Linux
• macOS
• Network
• Rust
• Web
• Windows
• C++

More:

• We are Vectric, an employee-owned UK company based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We have been creating an award-winning range of 3D design and CNC machining software tools for more than 20 years, with global sales made directly online and through our worldwide network of CNC machine tool manufacturers. Our customers include artists, creative designers, hobbyists, engineers, commercial companies and industrial manufacturers. We offer hybrid working with 2 office days per week, full-time hours of 37.5 per week, and a compressed 4-day week option. Our benefits include a salary of £45,000-£65,000 depending on experience, 15% employer pension contributions, private healthcare covering spouse and children, an annual bonus with up to the first £3,500 paid tax free, company pension, private dental and medical insurance, profit sharing, and work from home. After 12 months of employment, we automatically enroll staff as beneficiaries of our Employee Ownership Trust, which may provide additional profit distributions when the company is profitable.

last updated 36 week of 2026