Junior Software Engineer - Imaging Systems

Junior Software Engineer Location: East Sussex (On-site)

Salary: up to £40,000 + benefits

C++, Imaging Systems, High-Speed Data Processing

Introduction: This role involves developing software for advanced imaging technology. An innovative engineering company specialising in advanced scientific and industrial systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join its growing R&D team.

The company develops low volume, sophisticated imaging products that are used across scientific, industrial and high-technology applications, including advanced manufacturing, NDT / inspection systems, security and research environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems involving high-speed data processing, hardware/software integration and performance-critical systems.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will develop software infrastructure that enables advanced imaging products to acquire, process and analyse large volumes of data efficiently and reliably.

Typical involvements: Junior Software Engineer

* Develop and maintain software in C and C++

* Design and improve backend software, drivers and system-level applications

* Optimise software handling high-throughput data streams

* Support integration between software and hardware systems

* Develop acquisition, control and post-processing tools

* Debug complex real-world engineering systems

* Improve software architecture, maintainability and scalability

* Support software testing and validation activities

* Contribute to future product development and technology roadmaps

* Utilise modern software engineering tools including AI-assisted development environments

Required Experience: Junior Software Engineer

* Degree qualified in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar

* 1-2 years of commercial experience developing software in C and C++

* Experience working on backend, systems-level or performance-critical software

* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

* Comfortable working closely with engineers from multiple disciplines

* Experience using source control tools such as Git

Desirable Experience: Experience in some of the following areas would be advantageous:

* Machine Vision, Computer Vision, OpenCV, Image Processing, Imaging Systems

* Scientific Instrumentation, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Sensor Systems

* Embedded Software, High-Speed Data Acquisition. Distributed Systems

* High Performance Computing, Data Storage or High Speed Networking Applications

* Experience working with AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude could also be beneficial.

Location - This is a full-time, office-based role in East Sussex. It is commutable from Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Crawley, Horsham, and Crowborough.

This role would suit a well-rounded junior software engineer who enjoys practical development work and wants to contribute to technically challenging imaging products in a collaborative R&D environment.

Note: No relocation support or visa sponsorship available