Senior Software Development Engineer C++

Pico Technology; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Office coffee & fruit

Job summary

Pico Technology in St Neots, England seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to advance real-time data handling and bus data decoding. You will lead feature design, shape the architecture, and balance new work with technical debt in an Agile team.

You will work across the SDLC, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor colleagues while exploring new technologies within a hybrid setup (3 days remote, 2 days onsite in St Neots).

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern C++ (C++17) and performance critical work.
• Experience in software architecture for data acquisition or signal processing.
• Strong SDLC understanding with unit and integration testing in Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of new features and extend architecture.
• Provide reliable estimates and identify technical risks for delivery.
• Implement features with a focus on C++17 and real-time data handling.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prototypes for future designs.
• Drive quality through peer reviews, defect resolution, and CI/CD lifecycles.
• Mentor and guide developers and advocate for continuous improvement.

Skills

Modern C++17

C++20

Multi-threading

Embedded Linux

Software architecture

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Technical communication

Problem solving

Tools

None

Job description

Your role

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 and 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. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

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

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!