Senior C++ Software Engineer

Society of Research Software Engineering; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Research Software Engineering is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a cross-disciplinary team working on instrument control software across scientific products. You will design and develop new technologies while enhancing existing platforms for mass spectrometry, chromatography and informatics.

Senior/principal candidates with mass spectrometry/scientific background are ideal; mid-level applicants with relevant experience will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related discipline.

Skills

C++

C#

Embedded software

Unit Testing

TDD

CI/CD

SOLID principles

Linux

Angular

TypeScript

Education

Degree in CS/SE/EE

Job description

A global leader in scientific instrumentation is recruiting for aSenior C++ Software Engineerto strengthen their Software Engineering team. The company is investing heavily in a multi-year strategic programme, with an increasing number of projects focused on developing next-generation instrument control software across a range of scientific products.

AsSenior C++ Software Engineer, you’ll be working alongside a multidisciplinary team designing and developing instrument control software, enhancing existing platforms while contributing to the development of new technologies across Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography and Informatics.

Senior/principal candidates should ideally have mass spec/scientific background, otherwise mid-level candidates without this experience can be considered.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Scientific background -desirable
• Background in embedded or acquisition system software
• C++ and/or C# programming (essential)
• Embedded or hardware control software experience
• Understanding of Unit Testing, TDD, CI/CD and SOLID principles
• Linux, Angular, TypeScript (desirable)