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# Senior C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** RedTech Recruitment
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apple Mac Systems, Automation of Tests, Unix, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Linux, Software Engineering, Software Security, C++14, Docker
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5888299695

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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