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# C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Salary:** £135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), MISRA C (C Programming Language), Qt (Software), Software Engineering, Multithreading, DO-178B
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/c-software-engineer-bristol-gloucestershire/2780556102-2/

## About the Role

* A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
 * Experience of working in C++
 * Collaborative, open approach to application development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
 * Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated proving, supported with effective documentation
 * Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
 * Experience in other languages such as Ada, QT
 * Knowledge of DDS and multi-threaded applications.
 * Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++

## Description

Our team, at our Bristol facility, develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems; developing evolving products whilst maintaining our enviable reputation for safety, performance and dependability., This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures, and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative.


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