Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Robotics & Control Systems

Benefits & Package

• 37 hours per week (Mon–Thurs 8:30–4:30, Fri 8:30–4:00) with flexi-time available
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2 × base salary life insurance
• Private healthcare cover

Overview

We are recruiting Software Engineers at multiple levels to join a specialist team working on complex, real-time control systems and robotics technology. This is a chance to develop and deliver mission-critical software used in demanding industrial environments where precision and reliability are everything.

The role

Depending on experience, you’ll either:

• Contribute as a Software Engineer, designing and coding core modules.
• Or join as a Senior Software Engineer, taking the technical lead on projects, supervising others, and approving designs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing real-time software applications in C, C++ and C#.
• Creating multi-threaded and multi-process systems for advanced machinery and automation.
• Developing HMI / GUI systems and display interfaces.
• Producing technical documentation, specifications and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Supporting projects from initial concept through coding, testing, and deployment.
• Providing engineering and customer support where required.
• (Senior level) Planning projects, producing time estimates, and mentoring junior engineers.

Technical environment

• Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, MPLAB, Subversion
• Real-time operating systems (QNX, Windows)
• WPF MVVM, LabVIEW (desirable)
• Embedded microcontroller programming
• Control system architectures and database development

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a design engineering environment (Software Engineer) OR 10+ years for Senior.
• Strong coding ability in C, C++ and C#.
• Experience of embedded systems, real-time programming, or control engineering.
• Problem-solving skills, technical documentation ability, and teamwork.

Why this role?

• Work on cutting-edge control systems where your software directly drives advanced technology.
• Clear progression - from module delivery to technical leadership.
• Flexi-time, private healthcare, pension, life insurance, and overtime pay at junior levels.
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Next steps

If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering problems and want to see your code perform in challenging real-world environments, apply today for a confidential discus