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# Software Engineer (Senior Levels)

- **Company:** Leonardo
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £54,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Iterative and Incremental Development, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Git, Atlassian Tools, Codebase, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2850542529-software-engineer-senior-levels

## About the Role

* Experience working within an agile team and familiarity with agile software development lifecycle
 * The ability to collaborate and work with others
 * Strong programming skills. For this role C++ will be the main language but we will consider anyone who has strong skills in other languages who is willing to learn
 * Git (or equivalent) source control expertise
 * The ability to develop suitable software solution from solution requirements
 * The ability to trace, diagnose and resolve potential software issues. Familiarity with a debugger.

 * Familiarity with Signal Processing
 * Experience working on complex products and codebases
 * Familiarisation with component-based development
 * Experience with working in embedded environments
 * Experience using static analysis and code coverage tooling
 * Knowledge of best practises for incremental development
 * Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset
 * Familiarity with Cmake.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

## Description

Are you interested in working on one of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? We are enhancing the capability of the Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen and emerging GCAP platform and are looking for top engineers to join our team.

As a Software Engineer at Leonardo, you will work in an agile team with 7-10 other engineers. Together with almost 100 other engineers you'll be challenged to ensure the software development continues to form the backbone of the nation's air defence capability for decades to come.

You will collaborate with your colleagues to architect, design, implement and test new product functionality and contribute to planning the work and taking ownership for delivering it.


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