Software Engineer – C++ / Linux / Hardware
Location: Gloucester or Guildford
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 + 10% Bonus
A cutting-edge technology team is looking for a Software Engineer with strong C++ and Linux expertise, coupled with an understanding of how software drives hardware. This role sits within an elite group of engineers developing mission-critical products in highly secure environments, tackling complex challenges with real-world impact.
What’s in it for you?
• Be part of a rapid development environment, designing and delivering complete solutions within 12-18 months
• Work on products deployed in challenging operational environments
• Join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and mathematicians
• See your work come to life from first principles through to fully deployed systems
What we’re looking for
• Strong C++ and Linux experience – developing low-level software that interacts with hardware
• Hardware-focused engineering – understanding how software controls and optimises hardware performance
• Hands-on development – this is not a code maintenance role; you’ll be building solutions from scratch
• Small-team experience – if you thrive in a fast-moving, start-up-style team rather than a large corporate development environment, this role is for you
Please note we are NOT looking for:
• Developers focused on pure software applications rather than software-hardware integration
• Candidates who primarily maintain or test existing codebases rather than building new software solutions
• Engineers who have only worked on large-scale software teams without hands-on involvement in full-system development
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or DV level).
If you're a C++ and Linux engineer who thrives on solving complex, real-world hardware challenges, this is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a high-impact environment.
For further information, feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!
Reference: AMC/RKI