Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom
Company: Renishaw
Job Category: Other
Work Permit: EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 05c0297570a1
Job Views: 6
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Renishaw’s CMM and Gauging Products Division is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-speed, high-accuracy automated data acquisition systems. This role is ideal for a software engineer interested in control and automation, working on systems used in high-precision industries such as automotive, aeronautics, and life sciences.
The successful candidate will gain knowledge of advanced measurement technologies and design innovative control and measurement algorithms in real-time software. Key responsibilities include developing real-time control software, designing and architecting software, improving existing algorithms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting code reviews, and documenting designs.
Requirements include a minimum of 5 years' experience in modern C++, understanding of software design and architecture, embedded software design experience, familiarity with Git/Azure, knowledge of unit testing, multithreaded programming on systems like QNX, and a degree in engineering, computer science, or related fields. Additional preferred skills include electronics and mechanical engineering knowledge, and experience with test-driven development.
The role demands strong teamwork, clear communication, self-motivation, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Renishaw offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension, bonuses, onsite facilities, flexible working policies, and health and wellbeing programs. We promote diversity and work-life balance, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates.
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