Senior Software Engineer

Cambridge
3 weeks ago
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We are supporting a leading Robotics & Technology company based in Cambridge who are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working. International travel may be required.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Lead on the design, development and testing for software applications.

* Oversee testing, debug and code verification before production.

* Put together technical documentation and report back to internal stakeholders.

* Work across full system development lifecycle.

* Perform field testing as and when required.

* Work closely with wider engineering teams.

The Successful candidate will have:

* Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience.

* Experience with C++, ROS, ROS2.

* Strong understanding of Linux.

* Experience with Git.

* Strong hardware experience.

* Exceptional communicational skills and stakeholder management experience.

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert!

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

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