Software Design Engineer

Service Service; Broadland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Broadland is seeking a skilled Software Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves contributing to the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ experience, particularly in real-time embedded systems, and familiarity with version control like Git. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on innovative projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software engineering in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong experience in developing real-time embedded C++ software for Linux.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and development tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full life cycle of embedded software development.
• Generate high-quality code to support project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and engineering best practices.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded systems development

Version control (Git)

Real-time programming

Education

HND in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Qt Creator

Job description

Software Design Engineer
Norwich
Competitive Salary

About the Company

We are working with a well-established engineering organisation who are looking for a Software Design Engineer to join their growing team in Norwich. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative technology solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Software Design Engineer, you will contribute to the full software development life cycle, from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust software solutions are developed, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full life cycle of embedded software development, including requirements, design, coding, testing, integration, and commissioning.
• Generate high‑quality code to support project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, processes, and engineering best practice.
• Participate in software design reviews and maintain adherence to engineering procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to software solutions.
• Interpret system and software requirements to design robust, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Work collaboratively with systems, hardware, and test engineers to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills and Experience Required

• HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, or significant industry experience in software development.
• Proven experience in a software engineering role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience in developing real‑time embedded C++ software for Linux.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and development tools.
• Experience with Qt Creator is advantageous.

How to Apply

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