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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

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