Senior Software Engineer

Ark Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance the Visual Studio Code extension. This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced debugging technologies and collaborate with engineers across multiple languages. The ideal candidate should have experience in debugging workflows, Linux tools, and AI integration. The position offers a full-time role in a pioneering company in the software development sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with debugging workflows and concepts.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Visual Studio Code extension.
• Collaborate with C/C++ engineers on new debugger capabilities.
• Integrate AI features into Visual Studio Code.

Skills

Linux command-line tools

Debugging workflows

Git

Visual Studio Code extension API

C/C++

AI tools/coding agents

Job description

Overview

We’re representing a pioneering deep-tech company at the forefront of revolutionising the software development landscape. Their breakthrough "time travel" debugging technology is used by some of the world’s leading technology companies, deployed in complex software engineering environments globally. This role offers the chance to work within a small, highly skilled engineering team focused on innovation, AI integration, and enhancing developer workflows. Location: United Kingdom.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the development and enhancement of the Visual Studio Code extension, including integration with GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered workflows. You’ll collaborate with engineers across multiple programming languages to deliver new features, improve architecture, and elevate the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Visual Studio Code extension, including architectural improvements and testing.
• Collaborate with C/C++ engineers to expose new debugger capabilities through the extension.
• Integrate new AI features into Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot.
• Modify Python components of the debugger that interact with the Visual Studio extension.
• Take full ownership of development tasks, delivering high-quality work on time.
• Participate in code reviews, estimation sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in occasional customer calls and user-testing sessions to troubleshoot and refine features.

Required Skills & Experience

• Comfortable working with Linux command-line tools and shell scripting.
• Understanding of debugging workflows and concepts.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub.
• Experience with the Visual Studio Code extension API.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++.
• Understanding of GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or other AI tools/coding agents.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development