Average Software Engineer salary in the UK

The Role This is a key technical role responsible for supporting software used within production, resolving issues, gathering insights, and contributing directly to product quality. You'll work closely with engineering teams across the UK and New Zealand, combining technical support, testing, and lightweight software development. This is a fully onsite position at their Fareham production facility. Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Support Provide timely and effective software support to internal production teams. Analyse feedback to identify issues, risks, and areas for improvement. Diagnose and resolve software-related problems quickly and efficiently. Quality Assurance & Testing Develop, run, and maintain test cases to ensure software reliability. Identify, document, and report defects or performance issues. Work collaboratively with developers to improve quality and reduce recurrence of defects. Software Development Support small-scale development tasks such as bug fixes, code improvements, and feature enhancements. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code. Work alongside other engineers to maintain code standards and consistency. Technical Documentation Create and update technical documentation including user manuals, data sheets, and internal guides. Ensure documentation is accurate, user-friendly, and aligned with current software versions. Skills, Experience & Requirements 3+ years of professional C++ experience. Strong understanding of Linux systems, tools, and environments. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience with software testing, QA practices, and documentation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment. Flexibility to work occasional evening hours to collaborate with the New Zealand engineering team. Security Requirements Candidates must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), which includes: Verified identity Right to work in the UK Recent employment history checks Criminal record check (unspent convictions only) Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Essential skills will includeBEng/BSc or Master's degree in an appropriate engineering or computer science related subject.Strong skill set in C and/or C++ for embedded development and associated operating systemsCollaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver project requirements, system design, and system test/integration phases and experience of modern DevOps practicesKnowledge of latest System on Chip (SoC) devices, Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and open-source frameworks such as OpenCPI.Good understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and experience of modelling or simulation algorithms using MATLAB or Python.Job Purpose & Key ResponsibilitiesAs an embedded software engineer your responsibilities could include:Capture of embedded software requirements, software design and test/ verification processes for efficient real time systems from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycleThe implementation of bespoke data processing and control schemes.Understanding and applying new and emerging technologies inclusive of RPNT Digital Signal Processing algorithm techniquesReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Principal Software Engineer – C++ Salary - £65K-£85K negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package including pension, 25 days holiday and life assurance. Location – Portsmouth, Hants, Hybrid Our client is a rapidly growing software and data science consultancy firm, renowned for their reputation and keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Their team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end software and data science services. This role offers the opportunity to work with these teams to operate across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, transport, and health, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions.They are looking for principal software engineers with a range of levels of experience including designing, delivering software applications, and leading teams.As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in developing code in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy, and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders. You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements.Responsibilities will include:Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments.Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required.Delivering technical consulting projects and products, with the opportunity to lead some of theseBuilding new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships.Essential requirements re role of Principal Software Engineer:At least 15 years’ experience in designing and implementing performant software applications.Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.Proficient in C/C++ or C# and Python.Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management including influencing, negotiating and conflict management.Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity.Experience of line management and enabling people to perform.Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques.Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements.Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines:Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot)Entity or Event based SimulationRobotics and Autonomous SystemsUnderstand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects.Understand performance and hardware constraints.Building customer and stakeholder relationships.Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers.Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work at client sites for periods (occasional).Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry.The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. We’d love you to bring a strong STEM / computing background.Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word.The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a project from start to finish. This candidate will be able to create a plan of action which will consider a fixed timeline and evaluate risks. This individual should also have experience managing people and be an effective communicator.Our client is looking for candidates with SC or DV UK Security Clearance as you will be working on defence/government-based projects Keywords – Software Engineering, Software Engineer, C, C++, C#, Python, Defence, Wargames, Modelling, Simulation, STEM Computing, Robotics, Autonomous Systems Digital Twins, Synthetic Environments, Mathematical, Computational methods, Proposals , Bids, Videogame Engine, Unreal Engine, Godot , SC Cleared, DV Cleared.Principal Software Engineer – C++