Senior Software Controls Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer in Oxford. The role involves building and maintaining C#/.NET software, developing control systems that integrate various hardware subsystems, and ensuring performance and reliability. Candidates should have experience with modern UI/UX using C# and WPF, industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, OPC UA, and Modbus, and real-time embedded control in C/C++. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and maintaining C#/.NET software for operator tools and backend.
• Familiarity with control software integrating hardware subsystems.
• Understanding of performance and reliability in software.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain C#/.NET software.
• Develop control software integrating hardware subsystems.
• Focus on multithreading and low latency performance.

Skills

C#/.NET

Modern UI/UX

Industrial protocols (EtherCAT, OPC UA, Modbus)

Real-time embedded control (C/C++)

Job description

Senior Software Controls Engineer
Location: Oxford
Salary: Ranging from £50-£70k

The Role

• Build and maintain C#/.NET software (operator tools + backend)
• Develop control software integrating hardware subsystems (automation, sensors, motion)
• Focus on performance and reliability (multithreading, low latency)
• Integrate with industrial systems via EtherCAT / OPC UA / Modbus (or similar)
• Support testing, commissioning/deployment, and write key technical

  Qualifications / Skills

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  • High-level: Modern UI/UX with C# and WPF.
  • Mid-level: Industrial protocols like EtherCAT, OPC UA, and Modbus.
  • Low-level: Real-time embedded control (C/C++).

  If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge, please apply with a copy of your latest CV/Resume