Technical Software Sales Engineer ( C++, Java, Linux )

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Free eye test

Free flu jabs

Gym membership loan

Social events and parties

Charity events and give back days

Annual leave 23 days (up to 28 with in

Bonus potential

Job summary

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking a Technical Software Sales Engineer to bridge software and hardware solutions for embedded platforms. Based in Cambridge with 50% home/office flexibility, you will support business development and customers with technical integration, demonstrations, and tailored solutions across automotive, multimedia, and related sectors.

The role combines technical depth with client-facing activities: you’ll run product demos, translate requirements to engineering,

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or equivalent required.
• Strong C++ cross-platform development experience.
• Experience with Java and Android/Linux ecosystems.
• Networking, codecs, multithreading knowledge.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and customers with technical integration of software and hardware solutions.
• Conduct technology demonstrations and rapid prototyping to showcase capabilities.
• Translate customer requirements to engineering and coordinate delivery.
• Travel occasionally to client sites and industry events.

Skills

C++ cross-platform

Java

Linux

Android

Networking

Education

Relevant technical degree in Computer Science

Job description

Role

Technical Software Sales Engineer ( Embedded C++, Java, Linux, Android )

Location

Cambridge (we are a 20-minute walk from Cambridge North train station)

Salary

up to £60,000 approx. On a 35 hour work week

Travel

There is not much travel in this role just the occasional customer visit or exhibition totalling 5 days a year max, but you need to be great at dealing with clients via email and on the phone

Tech stack

Android, set top boxes, automotive skills, embedded Linux, C++ development, mobile development experience

Level

3 years' experience as a min

Hybrid

50% WFH

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers to join our highly successful team as we continue to expand our comprehensive and popular portfolio into new markets and sectors. With responsibility for supporting both business development and our customers with technical integration of our software and hardware solutions projects, it allows you to expand your professional career within a wide range of vertical markets; including emergency services, multimedia and entertainment spaces, and automotive sectors.

There will also be opportunities for global travel, especially to North America, the Far East and throughout Europe.

The work involves a significant amount of research and development with cutting-edge technology, such as the latest versions of Android (embedded, mobile and automotive) and iOS (prior to public release), the newest silicon and devices not yet available in the market. You will be encouraged to develop new ideas that have the potential to become our next products. Furthermore, you will work closely with our customers to understand their project’s needs, prepare, and conduct technology demonstrations (including rapid prototyping of applications) and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

As part of supporting the on-going development of our product roadmaps, you will concisely articulate requirements to the core engineering team, agreeing on detailed specifications and coordinating the delivery to customers. Some projects will require our innovative proprietary in-car solutions while others may involve industry standards such as Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, for which you will liaise with external stakeholders including consortia and certification programs. You will also be responsible for keeping up to date with all technical details of our product offerings and following new trends and technologies.

About us?

We are targeting new markets such as the entertainment space as new cars have TVs in the back, multimedia and mixing different devices and operating systems with well-known large automotive OEM.

About to launch 2nd version of the android system, which is more powerful, allowing us to have more application

We have not yet added much AI so if you are wanting to work in AI, we have not yet integrated this yet

We have been in Cambridge for 15 years and a huge client based in Europe, Asia, and USA and we are in various sectors such as automotive and energy and you will be joining a team of 5x however the company has 25 staff.

We have huge growth plans but organically and our staff hardly leave because it's a great place to work!

You

• Have a relevant technical degree (or equivalent qualification) related to Computer Science
• Have extensive recent experience developing software using C++ targeted for cross-platform use and/or object-orientated languages such as Java (and their modern equivalents).
• Possess an understanding of networking programming, protocol design, audio and video codecs, security and multithreaded programming.
• Are familiar with Linux toolchains and Android build-systems.
• Have a strong can-do attitude and an intelligent approach to problem-solving, with excellent attention to detail.
• Possess a desire to deliver cutting-edge solutions to major companies, and get a buzz out of seeing your work directly impact end-users all around the world.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to run product demonstrations and presentations.
• Are willing to travel as required to attend industry events, support Business Development activities and for technical onboarding of new customers. Regions include UK, Europe, North America and the Far East (but note that travel is not excessive, typically a few times a year for up to a week at a time).

Side note

we are open to engineers with the right attitude to learn something new so if

Anything else?

• Commercial awareness; an understanding of the sales-cycle process and ability to build customer and partner relationships and trust.
• The ability to interpret internal or external requirements and manage projects to completion.
• Mobile applications development and embedded operating systems (Linux, Android, iOS).
• Developing for the Linux kernel, debugging drivers in open source or proprietary projects, or building custom Android ROM’s.
• Multimedia technology in the context of set top boxes, streaming services, writing codecs and performance optimisation (image quality, audio-video sync, latency).
• Experience in technical consulting, field applications engineering or pre-sales customer facing situations.
• A confident, professional personality and style, able to present our technology to a technical audience at customer meetings, seminars, training sessions, and trade shows.
• Working on software projects or embedded hardware projects as a hobby/for fun, such as writing mobile apps, games, web content or smart IoT solutions (e.g. on Raspberry Pi).
• European or Asian Language skills would be beneficial but not compulsory.

• 35 hour work week, we value our personal time
• Pension
• Dental, medical and life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership loan
• Regular social events and parties, we do 1x social per month and a larger one every year
• Charity events and give back days such as homeless shelters, or attend at your child's school
• Holiday is 23 days but does increase to 28 days in service and we allow you to purchase 5x days
• Bonus - we are considering introducing this but based on sales

We are offering a unique opportunity to join our Sales Engineering team, working for a successful, growing company with a recognised global brand and great potential and vision.

The successful candidate will be compensated with an attractive package appropriate to your skills and experience. We also offer generous benefits, including contributory pension, discounted gym memberships and private dental and medical care.

These are full time posts, based in our central Cambridge offices, but we believe in a healthy work/life balance and are happy to accommodate flexible home/office working arrangements.