Embedded C++ Software Engineer

  • Certain Advantage
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • 10/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python Software Engineer Testing

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite.Hourly Rate: £65.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'Location: BristolHybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Interview process: One stage video interviewEmbedded C++ Software Engineer Job Description:Join a growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.Responsibilities:
  • To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements. In particular the development of software for real-time systems.
  • The role will involve C++ code development and verification on Linux-based systems.
  • The role will involve integration testing of COTS processing platforms with other subsystems.
Skillset/experience required:Required:
  • Significant C++ experience, particularly in multi-threaded, real-time applications.
  • Suitable skills and experience in target integration, system testing and debugging on Linux-based systems.
Would be useful:
  • Knowledge of UML and experience of Rhapsody.
  • Experience using Matlab and Python applications for data analysis.
  • Experience of NVIDIA CUDA.
  • Experience of OpenDDS.