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Principal C++ Software Engineer

Technical Futures LtdGreat Chesterford, Essex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Principal C++ Software Engineer role offers a significant opportunity to lead impactful product development within a reputable technology company, boasting a competitive salary and flexible hybrid work. If you are a seasoned C++ developer with strong mathematical acumen and leadership experience, you will thrive in shaping the future of next-generation surveillance products and should definitely consider applying.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Great Chesterford, Essex, United Kingdom
C++

Job Description

A Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience of Object-Orientated software design with C++ on Windows platforms and who has strong Mathematical skills will take ownership of key product developments working with cutting edge radar hardware for a thriving Technology Company with a focus on the design of complex data processing, distribution and display systems. Competitive Salary package and Hybrid working.

Bringing a strong academic history with an Engineering or Science Degree with a software bias, the successful Principal Software Engineer with have proven experience of leading project teams with the capability to deliver significant software developments, whilst working closely with end customers and users.

Requirements for the Principal C++ Software Engineer include:

  • Extensive (12+ years) experience of C++ software development on Windows platforms.
  • Expertise in Object-Orientated Design with C++.
  • Software related Degree.
  • Strong Mathematical skills.
  • Proven team leadership skills.

What will make your application stand out: Experience in the development of Security / Defence Command and Control (C2) software; using and manipulating GIS data; an understanding of RF/Electronics principles.

In this Principal Software Engineering role you will play a key part in enabling this exciting Company to deliver the capabilities that their next generation surveillance related products, steering the development of major new features.

A generous salary package will be offered with Hybrid working available.

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