Senior C++ Drone Systems Engineer (Flight-Critical)

sees.ai

City Of London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A tech company specializing in AI is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer in London. You will architect and develop the C++20 drone software stack, working closely with teams on safety-critical systems. The role demands extensive C++ experience and strong problem-solving abilities. Candidates with a background in software engineering and production-scale systems are encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team where innovation meets technology in real-world applications.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of C++ experience with production-scale systems.
  • Strong experience with software architecture in complex environments.
  • Clear communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop the C++20 drone software stack.
  • Build and optimise safety-critical flight control software.
  • Collaborate with teams to test and deploy new features.

Skills

C++ experience (C++20 preferred)
Software architecture and design
Mastery of software design patterns
Linux systems
Debugging complex codebases
Python (bonus)
CMake (bonus)
Networking protocols (bonus)
Simulation tools (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, or similar

Job description

A tech company specializing in AI is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer in London. You will architect and develop the C++20 drone software stack, working closely with teams on safety-critical systems. The role demands extensive C++ experience and strong problem-solving abilities. Candidates with a background in software engineering and production-scale systems are encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team where innovation meets technology in real-world applications.
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