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# Software Engineer C++

- **Company:** Octagon Group
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £58,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Augmented Reality, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, System Programming, Standard Template Library (STL), Real Time Systems, Delivery Pipeline, Concurrency, Git, Linux Development, Wix, Build Tools, C++14, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225261720/software-engineer-c

## About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer with a minimum of three years of experience in C++ development. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high performance, real world systems, contributing across the full software development lifecycle., Required Skills and Experience - Software Engineer C++ - Cambridge

 * Minimum three years of commercial C++ development experience
 * Strong understanding of object oriented programming and design patterns
 * Experience with modern C++ standards
 * Strong knowledge of STL, memory management, and concurrency
 * Familiarity with build systems such as CMake or Make
 * Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio and debugging tools
 * Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git or Subversion
 * Experience developing for Windows environments

Desirable Skills - Software Engineer C++ - Cambridge

 * Experience with real time systems
 * Knowledge of networking protocols or low level programming
 * Exposure to Python or C#
 * Experience with hardware integration or driver development
 * Familiarity with installer technologies such as NSIS or WiX
 * Some experience with Linux development
 * Knowledge of unit testing frameworks

## Description

My client is a globally recognised technology business specialising in advanced imaging, sensing, and augmented reality solutions. With decades of innovation and a strong reputation for quality, they design and manufacture cutting edge systems used across defence, security, and industrial sectors worldwide., You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising robust software solutions, working closely with hardware, QA, and product teams., * Design, develop, and maintain applications using modern C++

 * Write clean, efficient, and well documented code
 * Contribute to system architecture and design decisions
 * Debug, profile, and optimise software for performance and scalability
 * Collaborate with cross functional teams
 * Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement activities
 * Develop and maintain unit and integration tests
 * Support CI and CD pipelines
 * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
 * Produce technical documentation where required


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