Senior C++ Software Engineer

83zero Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to design and optimize software for control systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, particularly in C++ and/or Rust, and a strong background in FPGA architectures. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £135,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, focused on C++ and/or Rust.
• Strong understanding of FPGA architectures and hardware description languages.
• Experience with high-speed data centre and GPU interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize software for control and orchestration systems.
• Build low-latency interfaces between hardware and classical compute systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software with FPGAs.

Skills

C++

Rust

FPGA architectures

Latency optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

Overview

Senior C++ Software Engineer
Salary: £75,000 - £135,000

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize software in C++ and/or Rust for control and orchestration systems.
• Build low-latency interfaces between hardware and classical compute systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software with FPGAs and high-speed digital electronics.
• Develop and maintain firmware and drivers for custom hardware platforms.
• Analyze and optimize system performance including latency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote software best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components for robust, production-ready systems.
• Ensure system reliability, fault tolerance, and performance in data centre environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on C++ and/or Rust.
• Strong understanding of FPGA architectures, toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus), and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog).
• Experience with high-speed data centre and GPU interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband).