Senior Software Engineer (C++)

About the Role

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and enhancing advanced AI-driven software solutions. This role involves leading technical projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring high standards of software quality and performance.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and enhance innovative software products and platforms.
• Lead technical projects from concept through to deployment.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of complex software systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers and technical specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Analyse and solve challenging technical problems.
• Support the evaluation and prototyping of new ideas and technologies.
• Mentor junior members of the engineering team and promote engineering best practice.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of software performance, reliability and scalability.
• Help shape the future direction of products through technical expertise and innovation.

Who You Are

• Strong commercial software engineering experience using C++.
• Personal Python projects outside of academic work would be highly desirable.
• Experience designing, developing and maintaining production-quality software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Comfortable working independently whilst collaborating within highly technical teams.
• Experience working with Docker and containerisation technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud computing environments would be beneficial.
• Experience with technologies such as Python, JavaScript and Rust would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, code quality and system scalability.
• Degree educated in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
• Strong academic background, typically including a 2:1 or 1st class degree and BBB or above at A Level (or international equivalent).

What the Role Offers

• The opportunity to work alongside exceptionally talented engineers and researchers.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and software development projects.
• Excellent compensation, bonus structure and long-term career progression opportunities.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this unique Senior C++ Software Engineering role then please send your CV via the relevant links!

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