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# Software Engineer- MATLAB

- **Company:** Focal Point Positioning
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £38,586.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Simulink, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Software Version Control, GNSS
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5855721138

## About the Role

Working closely with world-leading GNSS specialists, you will have the opportunity to build high-quality software and expand your technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a background in Engineering or Science, a proactive mindset, and a strong desire to broaden their knowledge - particularly within GNSS technology - while aligning with our company's Shared Beliefs., * Minimum 1 year of numerical analysis or software development experience within employment or academia

 * Strong MATLAB programming skills (not Simulink)
 * Knowledge gained through a degree or equivalent practical experience in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields. Software specific projects would be advantageous
 * Living in/ or being able to commute daily to Cambridge.

Desirable

 * Familiarity with modern software tools and methods including version control systems and continuous integration systems

 * Experience with Python, C++, or object-oriented programming

 * Experience delivering production software

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong MATLAB programming experience, not Simulink, to join our progressive and collaborative team. In this role, you will contribute to evaluation and analysis activities while developing tools that enhance both our customer and product interface., * Actively contributes to the design, development and testing of analysis software

 * Take initiative and responsibility to drive product development
 * Learn about GNSS technology, FocalPoint's core product/s and our customer requirements
 * Consider the user experience as well as the technical requirements
 * Participate in code reviews processes
 * Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered outcome
 * Generate ideas for product features and improvements


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