Embedded Software Engineer

Software Engineer (C++)

Location: Gloucester (Opportunity for 4 day working week)

Salary: up to £80,000 Gross Per annum DOE

The Opportunit

yAn advanced engineering organisation operating within the national security space is looking to bring in an experienced C++ Software Engineer to support the development of high-performance, mission-critical systems

.
You’ll be working on products widely recognised as best-in-class within their domain, contributing to both the enhancement of existing capabilities and the development of new features. The work is fast-paced, technically challenging, and highly impactful, with real-world application

s.This is an environment that actively encourages engineers to explore new technologies, adopt modern approaches, and push beyond their comfort zon

e.
What You’ll Be Do

• ingEngineering and developing high-performance software in C++ for complex syst
• emsEnhancing existing platforms while contributing to greenfield capability build-
• outWorking closely with international end users and stakehold
• ersSupporting deployed systems, including troubleshooting and optimisat
• ionContributing within a high-performing agile team environm
• entEngaging with modern tooling, practices, and technologies across the software st
• ackOccasional international travel to engage directly with users and in-country te

ams
Your Backgr

• oundStrong C++ development experience, including modern standards and performance-focused
• codeExperience working with third-party or open-source libraries (e.g. Bo
• ost)Solid understanding of concurrency and scalable system de
• signStrong Linux development experience, including tooling, build systems, compilers, and low-level components (kernel/driv
• ers)Good understanding of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP and tunnelling protocols (e.g. GTP, MPLS, L
• 2TP)Experience with supporting technologies such as Python, Bash, Ruby, or configuration tooling (e.g. Pup
• pet)Background working in Agile environments, using tools such as
• JiraExperience diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in live or remote sys