Senior Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Developer, where you'll engage in developing real-time software for next-generation defence systems. This hands-on role offers deep technical engagement and opportunities for career growth. You'll lead the design and integration of embedded software while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance and security standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a critical role in shaping innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Embrace the challenge and contribute to safety-critical technologies that make a difference.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Hands-on with multi-threaded applications and low-level driver development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of embedded software.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver certified software solutions.

Skills

C

C++

Ada

UML modelling

Multi-threaded applications

Low-level driver development

Signal/data processing

Software planning

Risk control

Quality assurance

Job description

This range is provided by Anson McCade. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 2/3 Days Onsite)

Job Type: Permanent

Clearance Requirement: SC Eligible

The Opportunity

We’re working with a leading defence organisation on a key hire for a Senior Software Developer to join their embedded systems team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role developing real-time software for next-generation systems where performance and reliability are critical. Whether leading delivery or solving complex low-level challenges in C/C++ or Ada, you'll be at the core of safety-critical defence technologies—offering both deep technical engagement and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or support the design, development, and integration of embedded software for advanced real-time platforms

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and safety teams to deliver certified software solutions that meet strict performance and security standards

• Engage directly with requirement authorities, perform software estimation, and help shape robust, cost-effective solutions

• Operate across the entire development lifecycle – from requirements analysis through to validation and integration

• Contribute to Agile/SCRUM processes and promote continuous improvement across the software function

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience as a Senior Software Developer, ideally in safety-critical or real-time systems

• Solid background in C, C++ or Ada, and familiarity with UML modelling

• Hands-on experience with multi-threaded applications, low-level driver development, or signal/data processing

• Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C, DefStan 00-55, or IEC61508

• A delivery-focused mindset with good appreciation of software planning, risk control and quality assurance

• Clearance: Must be SC eligible (current SC highly preferred due to project timelines)

The Package

• Benefits: Full package including private healthcare, pension, and flexible benefits

• Hybrid: Typically 3 days on-site in Bristol; flexibility around workload and milestones

Ready to Get Started? Apply now or reach out to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950.

Ref: AMC/DB/SWDEV/2.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Military and International Affairs

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