Senior Software Engineer (C++, C)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security and surveillance sector seeks a Senior Software Engineer with extensive C++ skills and a technical degree. This role involves designing and developing software for radar systems, with opportunities for hybrid working and competitive benefits. Ideal applicants will have solid experience in Object-Oriented design and modern C++ as well as Linux.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Good benefits

Qualifications

• Several years’ proven commercial software design experience.
• High-performance C++ development skills (C++ 11/14/17/20).
• Experience working with Linux Operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for radar, security, and surveillance systems.
• Improve software capabilities and enhance user experience.
• Work directly with end users and utilize GIS data.

Skills

C++

Linux

Scripting (Python)

Object-Oriented Design

Networking and Communication Protocols

Mathematical Skills

Real-time Data Processing

Education

Technical Degree with Software Content

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Senior Software Engineer (C++, C), Cambridge

Client: Technical Futures Ltd

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Commercially experienced Software Engineer with proven C++ development experience will design and develop software for the latest radar, security and surveillance systems. You’ll bring an Engineering related degree, Modern C++ design experience as well as good Linux and Scripting (Python) skills.

Of particular interest is experience in the development of security / defence command and control software and using GIS (Geographic Information System) data.

The successful Software Engineer will design and develop software across the company’s radar systems, including external radar control systems and interfaces as well as bringing the ability to improve the software capabilities and enhance the user experience.

Ideal requirements for the Software Engineer include:

• Technical Degree with software content.
• A good understanding of Object-Oriented software design.
• Proven high-performance C++ development skills (C++ 11/14/17/20).
• Several years’ proven commercial software design experience.
• Experience working with Linux Operating systems.
• Ability to work directly with end users.
• Exposure to Networking and Communication protocols.
• Mathematical and real-time data processing skills.

A competitive salary will be offered with hybrid working available & good benefits.