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# Software Architect C++

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/25740

## About the Role

The Software Architect will bring a proven track record in software design within a complex scientific application area, and expert level of C++ knowledge. This is a senior role, involving leading a team of numerical software developers, bringing the responsibilities of planning and executing software projects using best practice., * Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar from a well-ranked university with significant industry experience

 * Demonstrable experience in software architectural design for distributed high-performance computing platforms
 * Excellent C++ is a must
 * Software development within a physics application area
 * Experience in developing high quality software and enthusiasm for continual improvement
 * Team player who collaborates well with software developers

This company offers a friendly working environment near Oxford. There is an excellent salary and benefits package on offer with flexibility around working hours, share options and free lunches.

Keywords: Numerical physics, Software architect, C++, Python, Computational modelling, HPC, Oxford

## Description

This successful and financially secure company is looking for a progressive-thinking Software Architect to join their team developing complex software for numerical physics. You will work with the simulations team, a group of dedicated theoretical physicists and computational scientists who are developing transformational technology to push the boundaries of fusion power generation.


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