Senior C++ Software Engineer Technologist

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday

Charity giving schemes

Training budget

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer in Cambridge with hybrid work options. You will design and develop high-performance backend services using C++, mentor peers, and influence architectural direction.

Proficiency in AWS/Azure/GCP and experience with Rust, Typescript or Python are advantageous as you help drive engineering excellence and robust production systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced C++ backend software engineering experience.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and improving code quality.

Responsibilities

• Own challenging engineering problems and design scalable backend software in C++.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape architecture.

Skills

Advanced C++

Backend development

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Learning new technologies

Software engineering best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

Typescript

Python

Job description

Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer Cambridge / WFH to £80k

Are you a senior C++ Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and building high-performance backend systems?

You could be joining one of the world's leading cyber security technology companies, developing sophisticated software that protects organisations around the globe from advanced cyber threats. You'll work as part of a highly talented R&D team, helping to shape innovative products from early stage concepts through to scalable production systems.

As a Senior C++ Software Engineer you'll take ownership of challenging engineering problems, designing and developing modern backend software in C++, while working in an environment that values technical excellence, experimentation and continuous learning. Alongside C++, you'll have the opportunity to work with technologies including Python and Rust, selecting the best tools to solve complex engineering challenges.

This is a role for engineers who enjoy deep technical work, collaborating with equally capable colleagues and influencing both architecture and engineering direction. You'll also mentor other developers and help drive engineering best practice across the team.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join a highly talented, diverse team in the Cambridge office twice a week where you can enjoy a great team atmosphere with free lunches and problem solving sessions.

About you:

• You have advanced C++, backend software engineering experience
• You have advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You enjoy learning and picking up new technologies
• You have experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• You have some experience with Rust, Typescript and / or Python
• You have a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices
• You are degree educated in a STEM discipline

What's in it for you:

As a Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £80k + Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 23 days holiday plus an additional one for your birthday
• Charity giving schemes
• Personal training and development budgets

Apply now to find out more about this Senior C++ Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.