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# Senior Software Engineer (C++/Linux)

- **Company:** Nigel Wright Group
- **Location:** Prudhoe, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Linux, Memory Management, Linux on Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), SC Clearance, Software Performance
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer-c-linux/57159192

## About the Role

You'll be someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and takes pride in writing clean, well-engineered code.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

To be considered, you'll typically need:

 * A minimum of 5 years' residency in the UK
 * A clear and consistent employment and address history during that period
 * To hold one of the following:
 * A British passport, or
 * Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or
 * A valid UK residency status that supports SC clearance eligibility

If you've built your career around C++ and Linux application development, and you're looking for a role where your software runs on real-world devices rather than in the cloud, I'd love to hear from you.

## Description

* Developing and enhancing applications written in C++
 * Building software for Linux-based embedded and edge devices
 * Working on performance-critical systems where efficiency and reliability matter
 * Contributing to software architecture and technical decision-making
 * Collaborating with a small team of experienced engineers to deliver high-quality products

Person

We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience in:

 * Modern C++ development
 * Linux application development
 * Embedded Linux environments
 * Software performance optimisation and memory management
 * TCP/IP networking and communications protocols
 * Developing software that interacts with hardware or runs on embedded devices


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