Technical Consultant C++ Linux Networking

Client Server; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Pension

Private medical and dental insurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Technical Consultant (C++ Linux Networking) in Cambridge with hybrid work options, including work-from-home. You will support customers with technical integration and bespoke developments of core software products for automotive/high‑performance contexts, traveling in the UK and Europe for client engagements.

The role requires strong C/C++ and networking know‑how, familiarity with Linux toolchains and Android build systems, and excellent communication to present

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using C/C++ for cross platform use.
• Strong understanding of networking programming, protocol design, compression, security and multithreaded programming.
• Familiarity with Linux tool-chains and Android build systems.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Active technologist, attends conferences/meet-ups, writes blogs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable demonstrating products to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with technical integration and bespoke application developments of core software products.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and present solutions; articulate requirements to the engineering team and coordinate delivery.
• Work within an R&D environment, exploring cutting edge technology and prototyping ideas that could become new product lines.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to drive customer engagement.

Skills

C/C++

Networking programming

Linux toolchains

Android build systems

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Technical Consultant (C++ Linux Networking) Cambridge / WFH to £60k

Are you a technologist who enjoys client interaction and seeing the results of your work in real-world settings?

You could be progressing your career at a successful and scaling software house to help create the latest generation of cutting edge products aimed at the automotive sector and high performance cars; the product is currently embedded into 35 million cars and that number is rising.

As a Technical Consultant you will support customers with the technical integration and bespoke application developments of the core software products. You'll partner with clients to understand their needs and present solutions, articulating requirements to the engineering team, agreeing on detailed specifications and coordinating the delivery to customers.

You'll be collaborating and problem solving within an R&D environment using cutting edge technology e.g. the latest versions of Android and iOS (prior to public release) and the newest silicon and devices not yet available on the market; you will be empowered to develop new ideas and prototypes that have the potential to become new product lines and will collaborate closely with the sales team.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues based near Cambridge North station for 2-3 days a week with flexibility to work from home please note you'll also be expected to travel in the UK and Europe to clients, trade shows and exhibitions where you'll demonstrate the product and drive customer engagement (all expenses paid).

About you:

• You have experience developing software using C / C++ for cross platform use
• You have a good understanding of networking programming, protocol design, compression, security and multithreaded programming
• You're familiar with Linux tool-chains and Android build systems
• You have a commercial awareness and business acumen
• You're a technologist in your own time, likely to play with Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, attend conferences / meet-ups, write blogs
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable demonstrating products to senior stakeholders

What's in it for you:

As a Technical Consultant you will receive a competitive package:

• Base salary to £60k
• Uncapped commission
• Pension
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Impactful role with great career progression opportunities