Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Cutting-Edge Tech Projects (£50,000–£60,000 per annum)

On-site | Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-time | £50,000–£60,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Software Engineer who loves seeing your code come to life on real hardware?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-tech engineering company developing world-leading tracking and interception systems used across the globe.

You’ll be part of a small, specialist team where your ideas are heard, your work makes a difference, and every day brings new technical challenges.

The Role

You’ll work across the full development lifecycle — from system architecture through to live testing with physical hardware. This role suits someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex problems, and delivering high-performance, real-time software.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop real-time software solutions for physical devices
  
  
• Contribute to architecture, design and implementation across multiple platforms
  
  
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers
  
  
• Manage code reviews, version control and releases
  
  
• Stay hands-on and adaptable in a dynamic R&D environment
  
  About You
  
  
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related subject
  
  
• Strong C++ development skills
  
  
• Experience with Linux hardware drivers, networking, CMake, GitHub, VS Code (Python a plus)
  
  
• Proven background in developing software for real-time embedded platforms
  
  
• Knowledge of computer vision or machine learning principles would be a bonus
  
  
• A creative problem solver who enjoys technical challenges and teamwork
  
  What’s in It for You
  
  
• Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 per annum
  
  
• Work on cutting-edge technology projects in defence and security
  
  
• See your code come to life through integrated systems and live field testing
  
  
• Real autonomy and ownership over your work
  
  
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
  
  Benefits include:
  
  
• Performance-related bonus
  
  
• 25 days holiday + public holidays (+ long-service bonus days)
  
  
• Private healthcare
  
  
• Pension (up to 4% matched)
  
  
• EV car and Cycle to Work schemes
  
  
• Free on-site meals
  
  
• Dynamic, high-energy workplace in a beautiful countryside setting
  
  
• Flexible working model
  
  If you’re looking for a role where software meets real-world engineering and you want to make a tangible impact — this could be your next big move