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Software Engineer - C/C++ (27293)

Ecm Selection

Tewkesbury

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking high-achieving software engineers with a strong academic background in Computer Science or Physics. This exciting role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects involving cyber security and communication systems for UK government clients. You will have the opportunity to expand your programming skills in languages like Rust while collaborating with a team of talented engineers and scientists. The company fosters a supportive environment that encourages career development and early responsibility, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Generous remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

First-class degree or PhD in Computer Science or Physics required.
Strong communication skills and experience presenting work are essential.

Work on projects involving cyber security and communication systems.
Collaborate with skilled engineers on innovative software solutions.

Excellent communication skills

Coding in C

Coding in C++

Rust programming

First-class degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science or Physics

A-Levels at grade A or above

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Open to high-achieving computer scientists and physicists, including 2025 grads.

An opportunity for budding software engineers who have achieved, or are on course to obtaining, first-class degrees or PhDs in Computer Science or Physics. This position offers career development in an environment that encourages people to take ownership of projects involving cyber security and the latest communication systems, for exacting UK government clients.

A variety of development and implementation projects are available and you may have the chance to take on new coding languages such as Rust, as well as continuing to expand your skills in C and C++. The work could involve innovative image analysis applications, digital signal processing, or developing Software Development Kits that allow clients to easily implement solutions.

The team is collaborative in nature, and you would be working with a group of highly skilled engineers and scientists, intent on maintaining top levels of performance and service to their clients.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

An exemplary record of academic achievement, including a first-class degree or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or a similar technical subject, backed by complimentary A-Levels at grade A or above.
Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting your work.

Please note: due to the defence-related nature of our client’s work, only UK citizens able to achieve a high level of security clearance can be considered.

Security and in-person collaboration are important to the company, so the work is based at their offices and labs; however, some flexibility is available around their core hours of work (10 am - 4 pm).

A generous remuneration package is available to successful candidates, and early responsibility and career development are encouraged.

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ECM - 3 Stow Court, Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AS

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