Software Engineer C++/Linux Real-Time Systems

Salary: £45,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience developing software in C++ within Linux environments
• Knowledge and practical use of C# for tooling, interfaces, or supporting applications
• Experience developing real-time data processing systems
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded and concurrent programming concepts
• Experience working with low-level I/O, DMA, PCIe cards, or driver-level interfaces
• Experience developing sequencing frameworks, workflow engines, or state-machine-based execution systems
• Proven track record integrating and debugging complex software and hardware systems
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, memory management, and performance optimisation
• Experience using version control systems such as Git and familiarity with CI/CD practices
• Experience working with SFPDP technology
• Knowledge of FPGA-based data acquisition systems and synchronisation techniques
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, automated test rigs, or system test frameworks
• Exposure to Real-Time Operating Systems or real-time Linux extensions
• Experience using the LabVIEW suite of tools

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop real-time test and data capture software using C++ on Linux
• Integrate high-speed SFPDP cards into multi-channel data processing environments
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable multi-threaded applications
• Implement data sequencing, synchronisation, capture, and replay functionality
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure accurate timing and seamless hardware/software integration
• Lead and support integration, verification, and testing activities at both component and system level
• Perform performance analysis, debugging, troubleshooting, and optimisation of real-time systems
• Produce technical documentation including software architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures

Technologies:

• Architect
• C#
• CI/CD
• FPGA
• Git
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• PCIe
• C++

More:

We are a highly skilled and collaborative engineering team working on technically complex projects that support the testing and validation of sophisticated, mission-critical technologies. We offer a hands-on role with excellent opportunities for professional growth across a broad range of products, platforms, and technologies. You will join experienced software and systems engineers in a supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

last updated 31 week of 2026