Senior C++ Software Engineer

RedTech Recruitment
Cambridge, UK
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£50,000.0 - £80,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Apple Mac Systems Automation of Tests Unix Cloud Computing Code Review Linux Software Engineering Software Security C++14 Docker

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a successful technology company developing complex, high-performance software products. Working within an established research and development team, you will design and enhance software for macOS environments using modern C++, while also working with Swift and a broader range of technologies., * Design, develop and maintain complex software for macOS environments

  • Build reliable, maintainable and production-quality software using modern C++ and Swift
  • Contribute to new product ideas as well as the continued development of established platforms
  • Work closely with engineers and other technical teams to solve challenging problems
  • Participate in code reviews and promote high software engineering standards
  • Develop automated tests and produce clear technical documentation
  • Investigate system behaviour and use the findings to improve product capabilities
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers

What the role offers:

  • Technically challenging work within an innovative research and development environment
  • The opportunity to use modern C++, further your Swift expertise and work across the software lifecycle
  • Excellent benefits including family private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and a salary sacrifice pension

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience developing production-quality software using modern C++
  • Experience with Swift
  • Good knowledge of Unix, Linux or macOS development environments
  • Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and make well-reasoned technical decisions
  • Experience working collaboratively within a software engineering team
  • Familiarity with Docker and cloud-based environments
  • An interest in software security, system behaviour or analytical technologies would be advantageous
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to support and mentor other engineers

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