Senior C++ Software Engineer
Senior C++ Software Engineer
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£80000 - £130000/annum
Category
IT
Job Description
Senior C++ Software Engineer Salary: £75,000 - £135,000 Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize software in C++ and/or Rust for control and orchestration systems. Build low-latency interfaces between hardware and classical compute systems. Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software with FPGAs and high-speed digital electronics. Develop and maintain firmware and drivers for custom hardware platforms. Analyze and optimize system performance including latency, throughput, and resource utilization. Participate in system architecture design and technical decision-making. Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote software best practices. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components for robust, production-ready systems. Ensure system reliability, fault tolerance, and performance in data centre environments.Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on C++ and/or Rust. Strong understanding of FPGA architectures, toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus), and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog). Experience with high-speed data centre and GPU interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband)