Senior Software Engineer | C++

Oho Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group in London is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and build high-performance C++ software for defence and autonomous systems. You will tackle challenging problems across software and hardware, taking ownership from design through deployment and collaborating closely with engineers and customers.

The ideal candidate has strong C++ experience, a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms, a track record of reliable systems, and a genuine enthusiasm for tackling complex

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills and software engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience delivering high-performance, reliable software systems.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building high-performance software for advanced defence and autonomous systems
• Solving complex engineering problems across software, hardware and real-world applications
• Developing reliable, efficient systems where performance and robustness matter
• Working closely with engineers and customers to understand challenges and deliver solutions
• Taking ownership of projects from initial design through to deployment
• Optimising existing systems and developing new capabilities as the technology evolves

Skills

C++ software engineering

Data structures & algorithms

High-performance systems

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Come and build the future of DefenceTech alongside some of the best engineers in the space. You'll have real autonomy, work on technically challenging problems and help build software that has a tangible impact in the real world.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and building high-performance software for advanced defence and autonomous systems
• Solving complex engineering problems across software, hardware and real-world applications
• Developing reliable, efficient systems where performance and robustness matter
• Working closely with engineers and customers to understand challenges and deliver solutions
• Taking ownership of projects from initial design through to deployment
• Optimising existing systems and developing new capabilities as the technology evolves

What we're looking for:

• Strong C++ software engineering experience
• Solid understanding of software design, data structures and algorithms
• Experience building high-performance, reliable software systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in tackling complex technical challenges
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline
• Experience working close to hardware, robotics, autonomy or real-time systems is a plus

Do you back yourself to work at the frontier of AI, engineering and DefenceTech? Or you happy being a small cog in a big machine, where your impact gets lost?

If you want real ownership, challenging technical problems and the opportunity to build technology that matters,