Software Engineer
3 days ago
Oxford
Software Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (hybrid working available) Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits Overview An innovative organisation specialising in engineering design, advanced manufacturing, and materials development is seeking a Software Engineer to develop bespoke software platforms supporting component design, alloy optimisation, additive manufacturing, and quality assurance workflows. This role requires strong technical depth, particularly in C++, alongside experience in cluster computing or web application development. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions used in high-performance applications such as turbine components and advanced 3D printing. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain modules across multiple custom software platforms., • Build and integrate tools for simulation, data analysis, component design, and workflow automation., • Develop scalable services, including wrapping in-house and third-party tools., • Contribute to cloud-based and distributed solutions (AWS/Azure), following modern DevOps practices., • Support use cases including complex component design, materials optimisation, additive manufacturing, and production monitoring., • Work within agile processes, contributing to requirements, testing, and iterative delivery. Essential Requirements • Degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field., • Strong programming expertise in C++ (in-depth knowledge required), plus Python and/or C#., • Experience in cluster computing and/or web application development., • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles., • Experience with agile methodologies and test-driven development., • Ability to deliver complex technical solutions independently in a multidisciplinary environment. Desirable • Full-stack development experience (ASP.NET Core, Blazor, React, TypeScript, WPF)., • Knowledge of 3D geometry, CAD integration, or simulation tools (FEA, CFD)., • Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform)., • Experience or interest in machine learning applications within engineering contexts. Ideal Profile An early to mid-career software engineer (2–5 years’ experience) with strong technical foundations and demonstrable depth in C++, ideally with exposure to distributed or web-based systems, and an interest in applying software expertise within advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, or energy.