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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object-Oriented Software Development, Commercial Software, Systems Development Life Cycle
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26188

## About the Role

* A good degree in a science or engineering subject, backed by strong A-level grades
 * Interest in working with C++ plus existing coding skills in a modern object-oriented language (Java, C#, C++ or similar)
 * Practical knowledge of common data structures and algorithms
 * Academic, personal or commercial software development skills
 * A willingness both to write new "green field" code and to refine and refactor existing code

## Description

Keywords: Cambridge, C++ developer, C++ software development, engineering, CAD, CAE, CAM, OO, full SDLC, Java, C#


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