Graduate Software Engineer in Guildford, Surrey

Energy Jobline CVL; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy recruitment firm in Guildford seeks top graduates for a software development role focusing on C/C++. The position offers flexible hours, strong graduate salary, and additional benefits including a private health insurance and EV purchase scheme. Candidates must be British nationals due to project security requirements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Condensed working week

EV car purchase scheme

Private health insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong software skills in C or C++.
• Further experience in software development gained through an MSc or PhD programme is highly prized but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for cyber security and image processing, primarily using C or C++.
• Utilize additional languages such as Python and JavaScript as needed.

Skills

C or C++ programming

Python programming

JavaScript programming

Cyber security knowledge

Image processing experience

Education

Top undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Opportunity

Top 2026 grads wanted; Solve real world problems with C / C++

Role Overview

This highly regarded company takes a holistic approach to development with engineers working across the board from embedded software and high‑performance low‑level code through to data wrangling with Python and web‑based frontends. Projects also vary from pure software to those integrating standard or custom hardware. This provides a tremendous environment in which engineers can learn from other team members (both software and hardware engineers) and grow their skillset in both breadth and depth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software in a variety of areas including cyber security and image processing, with C or C++ being your primary language (Rust may also be used as the project matures).
• Use additional languages such as Python and JavaScript as required.

Requirements

• Top undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline supported by mostly A*’s at A-Level.
• Strong software skills in C or C++.
• Further experience in software development gained through an or PhD programme is highly prized but not required.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

This is a fully office‑based company, providing ample opportunities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration and mentoring. Work hours are flexible, and condensed working is supported (working longer hours Monday‑Thursday in exchange for having Friday off). The role offers a very strong graduate salary and six‑monthly salary reviews. Other benefits include an EV car purchase scheme, private health insurance, and an annual bonus scheme.

Security and Eligibility

Some projects are sensitive (e.g. cyber security) and so you will need to be security cleared before working here. Therefore, applications are restricted to only candidates with British nationality.

Apply

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27500) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.