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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Systems
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2850745752-2

## About the Role

* Excellent computer science fundamentals with a solid understanding of the restrictions of hardware-constrained development
 * Strong understanding of computer architecture
 * Excellent C++ and/or Rust skills
 * Good communication skills

## Description

* You will work closely with stakeholders to identify solutions to their pain points, ultimately being able to spec, design, build, test and maintain (with the support of your team, which you will have a significant say in the growth of) new software solutions
 * This is a pure greenfield role
 * Collaborate with client teams
 * Build performant mission-critical software


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