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# Software Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Saab
- **Location:** Fareham, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Linux, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Web Pages, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Backend, Web Technologies
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-applications-engineer/saab-uk-job107921039

## About the Role

* A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience
 * Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C++11.
 * Familiarity in development of control software
 * Solid understanding of software design and architecture
 * Backend server design/structure
 * Familiar with Standard Web Technologies
 * Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages
 * Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux.

## Description

To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism.

You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products.


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