Software Engineer

Vicon Motion Systems Ltd.; Yarnton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motion capture technology firm in Yarnton seeks a Software Engineer to develop core application software and design APIs. Candidates should have expertise in modern C++, strong analytical skills, and experience with substantial software systems. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and a 10% company pension, contributing to a healthy work-life balance within a friendly culture. Remote work is possible, with some office time at the Yarnton site.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free On-site Parking

Qualifications

• In-depth expertise in modern C++ required.
• Experience designing substantial software systems.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop core application software architecture.
• Create systems for processing high-volume data.
• Design APIs and plugins for integration.
• Work on high-performance algorithms.
• Build tools for testing and data visualization.
• Research and present new technologies.

Skills

C++ (11-23)

Strong maths and analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

STL

Boost

Python

Job description

Software Engineer

Department: Vicon Software Development

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Reporting To: Nick Bullock

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems? Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting-edge science. Vicon is a subsidiary Oxford Metrics Plc. We are looking for a C++ programmer to join our software team in Oxford, England. We work on a wide variety of very interesting technical projects and strive to produce high-quality, modern, elegant, robust code. You would typically be working within small engineering teams with other software engineers, computer vision scientists, hardware engineers, and sometimes with high-profile industry partners. Our engineers come from a wide array of industries including Computer Games, Robotics, Trading, and many other scientific and engineering backgrounds. We have an informal and friendly company culture and a healthy work/life balance. The role can include a substantial amount of remote working but would also involve some office-based work at our Yarnton site which also houses our research motion‑capture studios.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing our core application software architecture and new capabilities.
• Creating systems to synchronise and process high-volume data from many sources.
• Designing APIs, protocols, and plugins for integration with in‑house and third‑party software and hardware systems.
• Working on high performance algorithms and highly parallel real‑time processing frameworks.
• Building tools to aid testing, analysis, and data visualization.
• Researching, designing, and presenting new technologies and approaches.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Skills

• Very in‑depth expertise in modern C++ (11‑23).
• Strong maths, analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience designing substantial software systems and evidence of work on challenging projects.

Desirable Skills

• STL, Boost, Python.
• Multi‑threading, Networking, Optimization.
• Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Scientific Computing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On‑site Parking