Senior Software Engineer — Windows

PACE Anti Piracy, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 67,229 - 97,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote or hybrid work options

Opportunity to influence architecture

Collaborative engineering-led culture

Job summary

PACE Anti Piracy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer focused on Windows software development.

The role includes owning Windows architecture within a cross‑platform engineering environment and collaborating with teams across Windows, macOS, and Linux to deliver high‑quality products. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of professional software development experience, deep C++ knowledge, and a track record of shipping commercial software.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++.
• Experience shipping commercial software products.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with distributed teams.
• Windows-specific architecture knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain commercial software products for Windows.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for Windows-related development and platform issues.
• Collaborate with engineers across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and quality initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve platform-specific performance and reliability issues.
• Contribute to build systems, automation, and release processes.

Skills

Windows development

C++

Distributed teams

Debugging

Code reviews

Job description

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or United States (Remote or Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for Windows software development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building commercial software products and serving as the technical lead for Windows within a cross‑platform engineering environment.

You will work closely with teams developing software across Windows, macOS, and Linux while taking primary ownership of Windows architecture, implementation, and platform quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain commercial software products for Windows.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for Windows‑related development and platform issues.
• Collaborate with engineers working across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and quality initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve platform‑specific performance and reliability issues.
• Contribute to build systems, automation, and release processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern C++ and software engineering best practices.
• Experience shipping commercial software products.
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Preferred / Bonus Experience

• Experience with Windows internals or low‑level system programming.
• Cross‑platform development experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Experience with security‑focused software, including:
  • Encryption
  • Secure communications
  • Anti‑tamper systems
  • Software licensing technologies
• GUI development experience using Qt or JUCE.
• Familiarity with Python, CMake, and CI/CD systems.
• Passion for Windows platform technologies and delivering exceptional user experiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work options.
• Opportunity to influence architecture and platform strategy.
• Collaborative, engineering‑led culture with meaningful autonomy.

If you are passionate about Windows development and enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a cross‑platform environment, we'd love to hear from you.