Software Consultant Android Linux C++

Client Server; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to £60k

Uncapped commission

Pension

Private medical & dental insurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Software Consultant / Engineer to work on Android/Linux/C++ cross‑platform projects in Cambridge with hybrid work options.

You will support customers with integration and bespoke developments, present solutions to stakeholders, and coordinate delivery with engineering and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software with C/C++ for cross‑platform use (Java also considered).
• Good understanding of embedded Linux and Android build systems.
• Familiar with networking, protocol design, compression, security and multithreading.
• Experience in both application and embedded development (IoT, set-top boxes).

Responsibilities

• Support customers with integration and bespoke developments of core software products.
• Partner with clients to understand needs and present solutions, articulating requirements to the engineering team.
• Coordinate delivery to customers and ensure projects align with specifications.
• Collaborate withsales team to demonstrate products and drive customer engagement.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded Linux

Android build systems

Networking

Cross-platform development

IoT

Tools

Java

Job description

Software Consultant / Engineer (Android Linux C++) Cambridge / WFH to £60k

Are you a technologist who enjoys client interaction and seeing the results of your work in real-world settings?

You could be progressing your career at a successful and scaling software house to help create the latest generation of cutting edge products aimed at the automotive sector and high performance cars; the product is currently embedded into 35 million cars and that number is rising.

As a Software Consultant you will support customers with the technical integration and bespoke application developments of the core software products. You'll partner with clients to understand their needs and present solutions, articulating requirements to the engineering team, agreeing on detailed specifications and coordinating the delivery to customers.

You'll be collaborating and problem solving within an R&D environment using cutting edge technology e.g. the latest versions of Android and iOS (prior to public release) and the newest silicon and devices not yet available on the market; you will be empowered to develop new ideas and prototypes that have the potential to become new product lines and will collaborate closely with the sales team.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues based near Cambridge North station for 2-3 days a week with flexibility to work from home; you'll can also travel to trade shows and exhibitions where you'll demonstrate the product and drive customer engagement (all expenses paid).

About you:

• You have experience developing software using C / C++ for cross platform use (will also consider Java)


• You have a good understanding of embedded Linux and Android build systems


• You're familiar with networking programming, protocol design, compression, security and multithreaded programming


• You have experience with both application and embedded development, familiar with things like IoT, set-top boxes


• You have a commercial awareness and business acumen


• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable demonstrating products to senior stakeholders and working with clients on bespoke development projects

What's in it for you:

As a Software Consultant / Engineer you will receive a competitive package:

• Base salary to £60k


• Uncapped commission


• Pension


• Private medical and dental insurance


• Impactful role with great career progression opportunities