Linux Server Software Engineer - C / C++

Octagon Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

bank holidays

flexible working hours

Job summary

Join a growing wireless communications company in Cambridge as a Linux Server Software Engineer. You'll develop high-performance server-side applications in C/C++ and work on innovative R&D products. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ programming in Linux environments.
• Background in database design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Linux server-side applications using C/C++.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate real-time voice and data systems.

Skills

C

C++

VoIP protocols

Linux customisation

networking protocols

SSL and certificate management

Docker

Tools

JIRA

Git

Job description

Linux Server Software Engineer - C / C++

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Linux Server Software Engineer – C / C++ – Cambridge (Hybrid)

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible working hours

Join a growing and innovative wireless communications company based in Cambridge, where you'll take ownership of Linux server-side development for next-generation R&D products. We’re looking for an experienced C / C++ Software Engineer with a strong background in Linux server environments, ideally with experience in real-time communications and web server technologies.

This role is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys working on high-performance Linux servers, designing and building scalable and secure backend systems. You’ll be involved in both greenfield development and ongoing maintenance of systems that play a key part in the company’s wireless communication platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Linux server-side applications using C / C++ (C++17 or later)
• Customise and optimise Linux environments using tools such as Yocto
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate real-time voice and data systems (SIP, RTP, WebRTC, etc.)

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong C and C++ programming skills (C++17 or later)
• Experience with VoIP protocols such as Asterisk, SIP, RTP, RTCP, WebRTC
• Background in database design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of Linux customisation and networking protocols
• Experience with SSL and certificate management
• Knowledge of Docker and virtualised environments
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Git, and test-driven development practices

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Science

Industries

• Engineering Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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