Software Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and technology organisation is seeking a Software Engineer to join their growing in-house software function. This hands-on role involves developing PC applications using C++, contributing to embedded software, and refining GUIs using Qt and ImGUI. Candidates should have significant experience in software development, ideally over 5 years. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and offers a competitive salary alongside a strong benefits package, including bonuses and development programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Production bonus (approx. 3–4% of basic salary)

Aviva private pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Access to EV charging points

Free on-site gym

Weekly yoga sessions

Weekly boxercise sessions

Transport provided to/from the local station

Well-funded staff development programme with tailored training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in C++ and at least one additional programming language.
• Practical experience with Qt and ImGUI GUI frameworks.
• Typically 5+ years’ software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing PC applications primarily in C++, plus at least one additional language.
• Continuing development and support for embedded software.
• Building and refining GUIs using Qt and ImGUI.
• Conducting software testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Creating test cases, tools, and documentation to support high coding standards.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

C++

Windows PC application development

Qt

ImGUI

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Woking
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (40 hours per week, flexible within core hours)
Job Type: Permanent

*This is a 5 day's a week office role. Please do not apply if you need remote/hybrid working arrangements*

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing in-house software function within a well-established engineering and technology organisation. Working closely with the Digital Development Manager, Lead Software Engineer, and Project Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of software across a diverse product range.

The role is hands‑on and technical, centred around PC-based applications, GUI development, internal tools, and supporting R&D innovation. You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle — from design and implementation to verification and validation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• Production bonus (approx. 3–4% of basic salary)
• Aviva private pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Access to EV charging points
• Free on-site gym
• Weekly yoga sessions
• Weekly boxercise sessions
• Transport provided to/from the local station
• Well-funded staff development programme with tailored training opportunities

Software Engineer Duties

• Developing PC applications primarily in C++, plus at least one additional language.
• Continuing development and support for embedded software.
• Building and refining GUIs using Qt and ImGUI.
• Conducting software testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Creating test cases, tools, and documentation to support high coding standards.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Supporting R&D with prototypes, utilities, and internal tools.
• Managing version control and code reviews.
• Integrating software with hardware where required.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining existing applications and tools.

Software Engineer Profile

• Strong expertise in C++ and at least one additional programming language.
• Experience with Windows PC application development.
• Practical experience with Qt and ImGUI GUI frameworks.
• Good understanding of software design, testing, and validation principles.
• Typically 5+ years’ software development experience.