Senior Software Engineer (C++/Linux)

Nigel Wright Group
Ne426Px, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £65,000 pa

Seniority
Senior
Posted
9 Oct 2026 (Today)
Company

We're looking for an experienced software engineer to join a growing technology company developing software for specialist products used in highly demanding environments.

This is an application development role, focused on building robust C++ applications that run on Linux-based embedded platforms. It's not a firmware or electronics position, so we're looking for someone who enjoys developing software close to the hardware, without spending their days writing device drivers or low-level firmware.



Role
  • Developing and enhancing applications written in C++
  • Building software for Linux-based embedded and edge devices
  • Working on performance-critical systems where efficiency and reliability matter
  • Contributing to software architecture and technical decision-making
  • Collaborating with a small team of experienced engineers to deliver high-quality products

Person

We're keen to speak with engineers who have experience in:

  • Modern C++ development
  • Linux application development
  • Embedded Linux environments
  • Software performance optimisation and memory management
  • TCP/IP networking and communications protocols
  • Developing software that interacts with hardware or runs on embedded devices

You'll be someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and takes pride in writing clean, well-engineered code.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

To be considered, you'll typically need:

  • A minimum of 5 years' residency in the UK
  • A clear and consistent employment and address history during that period
  • To hold one of the following:
    • A British passport, or
    • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or
    • A valid UK residency status that supports SC clearance eligibility

If you've built your career around C++ and Linux application development, and you're looking for a role where your software runs on real-world devices rather than in the cloud, I'd love to hear from you.



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