Principal C++ Software Engineer - Windows

Singular Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension 7%

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Annual leave 25 + 8 holidays

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a Principal C++ Software Engineer to own major components of a sophisticated Windows-based C++ platform. You will lead design and development across architecture to delivery, integrating with third-party systems and interfacing with advanced hardware in a high-impact environment.

The role requires 15+ years of software experience, strong Windows and OO design skills, and leadership capability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience developing software primarily on Windows.
• Experience leading software development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of major components of a complex C++ software platform
• Take ownership of significant software development projects from architecture through to delivery
• Develop integrations with third-party systems
• Improve the usability and user experience of the platform
• Drive software engineering best practices and development processes
• Develop software interfacing with advanced, real-time hardware systems

Skills

C++

Object-oriented design

Windows development

Leadership

Security clearance awareness

Job description

Principal C++ Software Engineer - Windows

I am currently working with an exciting technology business developing advanced systems used within the surveillance, security and defence sectors, and they are looking to add a Principal C++ Software Engineer to their growing team.

This is a high-impact technical leadership role where you will take ownership of major developments across a sophisticated command-and-control platform, working closely with complex hardware and real-time data.

You will be involved in the design and architecture of systems responsible for processing, distributing and displaying large volumes of data, as well as developing integrations with third-party security and surveillance systems.

The role

• Lead the design and development of major components of a complex C++ software platform
• Take ownership of significant software development projects from architecture through to delivery
• Develop integrations with third-party systems
• Improve the usability and user experience of the platform
• Drive software engineering best practices and development processes
• Develop software interfacing with advanced, real-time hardware systems

What we are looking for

• 15+ years' software development experience
• Strong commercial experience developing software primarily on Windows
• Excellent C++ and object-oriented software design skills
• Experience leading software development projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across disciplines
• A creative and analytical approach to solving complex engineering problems

Please note they do require the ability to obtain security clearance.

Benefits include private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, 7% employer pension contribution, life assurance, hybrid working (3 days on site), 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, the option to purchase up to 10 additional days, eye care, and plenty of professional learning and development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal C++ Engineer who wants genuine ownership, technical influence and the opportunity to work on complex systems combining advanced software and hardware.