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Senior Software Engineer (C/C++)
- stevenage, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £70 - £100 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - Stevenage
Hybrid (UK) - Stevenage
A leading technology company developing cutting-edge test & measurement solutions for global networks is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) to join its growing R&D team.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, working closely with product, sales, and marketing teams to turn real-world customer requirements into high-performance, innovative software solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex systems within a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
The Role - Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - Stevenage
- Design, develop, and maintain complex backend software solutions with full end-to-end ownership
- Translate high-level requirements into scalable, maintainable system designs
- Contribute to system architecture and ongoing product evolution
- Develop high-quality, performant software to agreed timescales
- Collaborate closely with product owners and cross-functional teams
- Support testing and quality-focused activities to ensure excellent product delivery
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
Key Skills & Experience - Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - Stevenage
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
- 5+ years’ experience in software development
- Strong C/C++ programming and object-oriented design skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment (GNU tools such as gcc, gdb)
- Network programming and multithreading experience
- Python programming knowledge
- Proven ability to break down complex problems and deliver solutions
- Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desirable Experience - Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) - Stevenage
- CI/CD pipeline development (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- High-performance or real-time systems development
- DPDK experience
- Docker and containerisation
- Cloud technologies (AWS, Terraform)
- JavaScript knowledge