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Software Engineer

Anson MccadeCambridge, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£60k - £75k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Posted
21 hours ago
RustEmbedded SystemsAgileC++Python

Job Description

Software Engineer
£60,000 - 75,000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Cambridge, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Software Engineer (C++/Rust)
Cyber Security & Secure Systems Engineering
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Transport Allowance + Benefits Package
About the Role
We're supporting an innovative cyber security technology business developing cutting-edge solutions used within some of the world's most secure and mission-critical environments.
This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team focused on building secure, high-performance software products with real-world impact. You'll work across a variety of challenging technical problems spanning secure networking, systems development and next-generation security technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Developing software using modern C++ and Rust technologies.
  • Building secure applications within Linux-based environments.
  • Working across low-level systems, networking and security-focused platforms.
  • Contributing to product development from concept through to deployment.
  • Collaborating closely with experienced engineers using Agile development practices.
  • Supporting continuous improvement through testing, code reviews and engineering best practice.
  • Working on projects requiring high levels of quality, reliability and security.
What We're Looking For
  • Commercial Software Engineering experience.
  • Strong experience with C++ and/or Rust.
  • Experience working within Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of Python would be advantageous.
  • Exposure to embedded systems, networking or security technologies is beneficial.
  • Experience with cloud technologies is desirable.
  • Strong communication and collaborative working style.
  • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Why Join?
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Transport Allowance
  • Private Healthcare Options
  • Strong Learning & Development Programme
  • Flexible Hybrid Working
  • Clear Career Progression Opportunities
  • Opportunity to Work on Unique Cyber Security Technology
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team working on genuinely unique technology, where you'll have the chance to develop specialist expertise whilst solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.
To find out more about this opportunity, contact Daire McIlhatton at Anson McCade Recruitment.
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