Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Solutions Engineer to bridge customer needs with technical implementation for embedded real-time software products. This role combines systems engineering and software development, focusing on high-quality solutions tailored to client specifications. The ideal candidate will engage with stakeholders, deliver robust software designs, and mentor junior engineers. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers flexibility in working location, competitive salary, and a range of attractive benefits, including stock options and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Annual Bonus

Stock Options

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Free On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programs

Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technical commercial solutions for innovative concepts.
• Strong technical background in embedded systems and device integration.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical engineering solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements.
• Deliver high-quality software designs and specifications.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile project management

Mentoring

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

SystemD

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Software Solutions Engineers play a critical role in bridging customer needs with the technical implementation required for ALL.SPACE’s terminal software products. This position combines elements of systems engineering and software development to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to customer and product requirements. The engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver embedded real-time terminal control software solutions.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate business needs into technical engineering solutions, ensuring feasibility and alignment with existing system architecture and company resources.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather and interpret customer and product requirements.
• Deliver high-quality software designs and specifications using industry-standard design patterns to ensure quality, security, reliability, modifiability, and extensibility.
• Take ownership of work packages; assist in planning and executing work against a structured roadmap, using tools such as Jira, to meet customer needs. Reporting progress, raising resource requests and escalating risks when necessary.
• Contribute to hands-on development to deliver and test key technical implementations for embedded real-time systems.
• Conduct code reviews and champion best practices to maintain quality in deliverables.
• Mentor and support engineers through technical implementation, providing guidance and coaching.
• Manage the integration of and support systems that include –systemd network management, GNSS/PNT, SATCOM modems and enhanced networking architectures (VLANs etc.)
• Triage and investigate non-conformances (NCs), providing timely resolution in line with the product roadmap.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical, Systems, or related Engineering discipline.·
• Experience in delivering technical commercial solutions for innovative and novel concepts.
• Excellent proficiency with development, platforms, and tools in C/C++, Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to autonomously navigate complex engineering challenges.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, apt at working with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and commercial parties.
• Experience with product ownership and agile project management.
• Experience mentoring and supporting the technical development of junior engineers.
• Strong technical background in embedded systems and device integration (SATCOM experience preferred)
• Strong technical background in Linux OS development and management, including SystemD networking and advanced networking architectures.
• Good experience with software development life cycle process and associated tooling.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary and Annual Bonus
• Stock Options
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Free On-Site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounts Platform
• ALL.SPACE offers flexibility regarding working location for this role.