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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** OpenWorks Engineering
- **Location:** Prudhoe, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Video Streaming, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840577017-senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Academic background: a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
 * Strong C++ development skills.
 * Familiarity with Linux hardware drivers, network configuration, CMake, DevOps and TCP/IP.
 * Experience developing software deployed on real-time embedded platforms, including architecture design, hardware and OS specification, code development and review, source control and release management.
 * Creative problem-solving ability, effective learning, and proficient time-management.
 * Team fit: reliable, adaptable, self-aware and capable of working within a collaborative engineering team.
 * Desirable: experience with Python, Cyber Security and/or Video Streaming technologies.

## Description

We're looking for Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers with strong software development experience across the full development lifecycle to design and develop the software that powers advanced electro-optical systems used in Air Defence, cUAS, Surveillance and Target Tracking applications. These systems are deployed worldwide to protect critical military and civilian assets., * Design and develop real-time software solutions for physical devices.

 * Specify system architecture, including hardware, operating systems and libraries.
 * Own the software lifecycle from coding and reviews to release and version control.
 * Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
 * Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment where priorities and requirements evolve rapidly.


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