Software Engineer – C++ / Linux / Hardware Location : Gloucester or Guildford (On-Site Working) 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