C++ Software Engineer for Real-time Defence Systems

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C++ Software Engineer
Surrey
£50,000 - £55,000
Full-time 5 days onsite
Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance
We're representing a technical engineering organisation building specialist software that runs in controlled, performance-critical environments.
This isn't consumer app development. It's engineered software that integrates with complex systems and has to work reliably.
We are looking for a software engineer who writes solid, dependable code and understands that engineering discipline is not optional.
The Work
You'll contribute across the lifecycle of advanced systems - from requirements through to deployment.
Day to day:
Designing and implementing software for Real Time or near Real Time applications
Developing in C/C++ and/or Java
Working within Linux environments
Participating in structured code reviews
Writing and executing meaningful unit tests
Producing proper technical documentation
Translating operational requirements into working software
Supporting integration and formal acceptance activity
Engaging with technical stakeholders when required
Your code will not live in isolation. It will interact with hardware, networks and other subsystems.
What You'll Need
Strong technical degree in engineering, computing, physics or similar
Minimum 2.5 years' experience developing production software
C++
Linux exposure
Desirable/NON ESSENTIAL: Real Time systems, networking knowledge, low-level Linux interfacing, DSP exposure or GPU acceleration.
UK nationals only. Must be eligible for SC clearance.

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