Software Engineer
On-siteFareham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Design, develop, and maintain backend software components using modern C++ while building algorithms that process data from multiple sensors. Develop and optimise real-time image and data processing pipelines, and create user interfaces using Qt and QML connected to C++ backends. Ensure high software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance tuning while collaborating closely with systems, embedded, and UI/UX engineers. Contribute across the full development lifecycle including requirements, architecture, implementation, and documentation. This role requires BPSS clearance and 5+ years of experience in real-time or embedded systems, with a preference for Defence or Maritime industry backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong commercial experience with C++
- Hands-on experience with Qt / QML
- Background in real-time, embedded, or performance-critical systems
- Ability to work on complex systems that integrate software, hardware, and data
- Comfortable working remotely as part of a collaborative engineering team
- Experience within Defence or Maritime industries
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
- Clearance: Candidates should be willing and eligible to obtain at least BPSS clearance
- This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance
- As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with sensor data such as cameras, radar, LiDAR, or similar inputs
- Background in image processing, computer vision, or perception systems
- Exposure to embedded Linux or low-level system integration
- Understanding of performance optimisation and multi-threaded applications
- Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability environments
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