Senior Software Development Engineer C++

Pico Technology; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Holiday homes

Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Annual Summer and Christmas parties

Free fruit and coffee

St Neots local amenities

Valued team member

Job summary

Pico Technology in St Neots, England, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Product Line team. You will deliver high performance features, balance technical debt, and maintain our core architecture within an Agile framework.

The role emphasizes real-time data handling, signal processing familiarity, and mentoring colleagues, with three days from home and two days onsite.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern C++ (C++17) and real-time data handling.
• Software architecture experience for data acquisition or signal processing.
• Familiarity with SDLC, unit/integration testing, and Agile/Scrum.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and ability to explain complex concepts.
• Leadership or mentoring experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of features and architecture enhancements.
• Provide estimates and identify technical risks for delivery.
• Ensure code quality via reviews and CI/CD integration.
• Support and guide developers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

C++17

C++20

Real-time

Software architecture

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

Mentoring

UI frameworks

Performance optimization

Tools

Git

Job description

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary Product Line team, working within an Agile framework to deliver high quality software for our global customers. You will balance the delivery of new, high performance features with the resolution of technical debt and the maintenance of our underlying architecture. This role offers dedicated "blue sky" time for professional development and technology investigations, allowing you to stay at the forefront of modern software engineering while leading epic work and shaping the future of our technical landscape.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design and implementation of new features, extending the underlying architecture and working with stakeholders to refine the developer experience.
• Take ownership of product domain understanding, providing reliable estimates and identifying technical risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement features following modern coding standards, with a focus on C++ 17 and performance critical tasks such as real time data handling and bus data decoding.
• Undertake feasibility studies and research tasks to explore new technologies, providing prototypes and evidence based suggestions for future product designs.
• Drive quality through timely peer code reviews, defect resolution, and root cause analysis, while engaging deeply with CI/CD and the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Support and guide developers across the organisation, contributing to continuous improvement activities and acting as an advocate for positive change.

What you'll need:

• Demonstrable expertise in modern C++ (specifically C++ 17) and experience with performance critical work, such as algorithms and real time systems.
• Extensive experience in software architecture design and maintenance, particularly for data acquisition or signal processing applications.
• A deep understanding of the SDLC, including unit and integration testing, and practical experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex rationale and risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, a commitment to high quality standards, and a motivation to deliver within planned timescales.
• Experience with C++ 20, multi-threading, or embedded Linux. Familiarity with UI frameworks (WPF, Cocoa, GTK) or experience coaching junior engineers would also be highly regarded.

This role is hybrid, three days from home and two days onsite in the St Neots office, with flexibility as required for business needs.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world‑class test & measurement tools - we’re about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive. If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

• Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus!
• Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few!
• You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices.
• And if you are up for exploring, St Neots has a variety of shops and eateries to satisfy your cravings.
• At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team.

For any queries, reach out to Toni Jones [e-mail]