Software Design Engineer

Software Design Engineer focuses on maintain high-quality c++17 software across the development stack.

What the role involves

• Maintain high-quality C++17 software across the development stack.
• Supporting system architects in requirements analysis and early-stage technical definition.
• Maintain existing software platforms and product features.
• Develop and improve internal tooling, automation, and AI-assisted development practices.
• Ensure all software deliverables meet the organisation's engineering, documentation, and quality standards.
• During the first 6–12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to work including.

Skills and requirements

• Linux development environment experience, including bash and shell scripting.
• Configuration and manipulation of data within SQL databases.
• Embedded Linux build systems such as the Yocto Project.
• Cloud or virtualisation platform administration (AWS or Proxmox).

Confirmed role details

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• Group Life Insurance at 4x basic annual salary.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• With a workforce of approximately 80 and a dedicated engineering team of 30, the business has achieved consistent and strong financial growth in recent years.
• The company holds Gold Investors in People accreditation and is certified to ISO 9001.