Software Engineer

Sagentia Defence; Harston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Harston is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative software solutions for medical technology projects. The role involves designing applications using C/C++ and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive bonus and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally in the medical or regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications and control algorithms using OO languages.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate software with hardware components.
• Write technical design documentation.

Skills

C/C++

C#

.NET

Embedded software development

Docker

UART

SPI

I2C

USB

IEC 62304

ISO 13485

FDA 21 CFR Part 820

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Overview

Sagentia Innovation is a science and engineering company providing product advisory and development services across sectors including medical, food and beverage, consumer, defence, industrial systems, chemicals, and energy. We partner with clients from leading global brands to startups to identify growth opportunities through innovative solutions, taking pride in their success. Our projects span surgical robots for minimally invasive surgery, non-invasive prenatal testing, precision agricultural machinery, and mobile apps for implantable devices, among others.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong background in Windows or Linux application development and embedded systems to join our growing team. You will work on cutting-edge medical technology projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and innovative software solutions for our clients. While you will be expected to be hands-on with the code, you will have the opportunity to be involved in defining the solution architecture, setting technical standards, and researching new approaches and technology options. Projects range in length from a couple of months to a couple of years. Typical projects will use a talented and collaborative cross-disciplinary team that provides insight into best practice product development in electronics design, mechanical design, software design and of course product/software design. Your work will be based at our Sagentia Innovation offices in Harston, Cambridge with opportunities for short travel to client sites in Europe or USA. You will enjoy a fast-paced environment in which we solve a variety of challenges for different clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software applications and control algorithms using OO languages (C# and C++) and/or embedded code (C)
• Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate software with hardware components and robotics platforms
• Writing technical design documentation

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Proficiency in :

• C/C++, C#, or .NET for PC application development.
• Embedded software development for microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex, STM32).

• Familiarity with RTOS, bare-metal, or embedded Linux environments.
• Professional experience utilising Docker containers.
• Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, USB).
• Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and version control (e.g., Git).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, ideally in the medical or regulated industry.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive bonus and benefits package