Senior Software Engineer

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses up to 25%

Enhanced pension: up to 8% employer-matched contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Annual learning budget of £250

Job summary

OpenWorks Engineering Ltd is seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers in Prudhoe, UK. The role involves developing software for complex electro-optical systems for defense applications. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and strong C++ development skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and other benefits including enhanced pension contributions and an annual learning budget.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++ development.
• Knowledge of Linux hardware drivers and network configuration.
• Experience with real-time embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design software solutions for physical devices.
• Specify system architecture including hardware and operating systems.
• Manage the software lifecycle from coding to release.

Skills

C++ development

Linux hardware drivers

Network configuration

DevOps

TCP/IP

Python

Cyber Security

Video Streaming technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Tools

CMake

Job description

Overview

We're looking for Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers with strong software development experience across the full development lifecycle to design and develop the software that powers advanced electro‑optical systems used in Air Defence, cUAS, Surveillance and Target Tracking applications. These systems are deployed worldwide to protect critical military and civilian assets.

What You'll Be Doing

• Code development in our codebase and platforms.
• Design and develop real‑time software solutions for physical devices.
• Specify system architecture, including hardware, operating systems and libraries.
• Own the software lifecycle from coding and reviews to release and version control.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Adapt and thrive in a fast‑paced R&D environment where priorities and requirements evolve rapidly.

What We're Looking For

• Academic background: a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Strong C++ development skills.
• Familiarity with Linux hardware drivers, network configuration, CMake, DevOps and TCP/IP.
• Experience developing software deployed on real‑time embedded platforms, including architecture design, hardware and OS specification, code development and review, source control and release management.
• Creative problem‑solving ability, effective learning, and proficient time‑management.
• Team fit: reliable, adaptable, self‑aware and capable of working within a collaborative engineering team.
• Desirable: experience with Python, Cyber Security and/or Video Streaming technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus package with performance bonuses up to 25%.
• Enhanced pension: up to 8% employer‑matched contributions.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, long‑service rewards and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Breakfast and lunch on us.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for EV cars and Cycle‑to‑Work options.
• Regular team socials and events.
• Annual learning budget of £250 within a learning‑focused culture.