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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leonardo
- **Location:** Southampton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Linux, DevOps, Firmware, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Git, Information Technology, Software Coding, Microservices
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-engineer/50410731

## About the Role

with Electronics and lower-level firmware Using and generating documentation to create interfaces machine to machine Test frameworks and test development Microservices architecture/containerisation Development of new applications to meet user expectations and within formal constraints. HMI/GUI/UX experience needed. Familiarity with the tools and approaches to interface with hardware Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications. Experience of using Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile.) Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps / Git) Familiarity with development to design and coding standards. Good teamwork and communication abilities Useful to have Python, C#, LabVIEW software development Experience CUDA integration (AI/ML) Industrial protocols (read-across to Synergia etc.) Experience with Infrared Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, ITQSB or Relevant Higher Level Formal QualificationsWhat you

## Description

Job DescriptionThe Opportunity Are you a Software Engineer with C++ experience looking for your next challenge? Here at Leonardo, we are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence and commercial projects. Direct industry experience is not required, we are happy to explore all backgrounds and help develop all our software engineers.What you will doWe want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we need you to help create them. You will be a key part in a community of brilliant software engineers who want to continuously improve, collaborate and innovate with other engineers to create Test Engineering solutions, contributing to the production of market-leading products within the defence and commercial industry.What we are looking forEssential Skills and Characteristics C++ or relevant Object Oriented software development Familiarity