Software Engineer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Purpose:
To design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software solutions using C, C++, Python, and Linux, ensuring compliance with secure coding practices and quality standards. The role supports Bare Metal and Linux environments, contributes to Agile development processes, and collaborates across cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure applications.
As per company policy, this role requires presence in the office 4 days per week.
Duties:

• Support the design, development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of embedded software applications.
• Follow established software development processes, coding standards, and quality practices.
• Apply object-oriented software development principles in feature implementation and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to test-driven software development and software verification activities.
• Develop and maintain software for Bare Metal and Linux-based embedded target environment
• Utilize C, C++, Python, and Linux tools to implement and support software solutions.
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities, including the use of security scan tools and remediation of identified issues.
• Participate in project planning, effort estimation, and task execution under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support project deliverables.
• Document software designs, test results, and implementation details in accordance with project requirements.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional software development experience with hands‑on coding across multiple technology stacks, including embedded software.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience in following formal Software development processes
• Experience of object-oriented software development
• Experience of test-driven software development
• Experience of developing Bare Metal or Linux embedded target environments
• Experience of kernel configuration and driver development
• Solid C, C++, Python and Linux experience
• Understanding of cybersecurity issues and security scan tools
• UI development experience and proficiency in Angular & Electron are considered added advantages.
• Design, Architect, Plan & estimate project work
• A self-starter with the ability to manage your time effectively, keen attention to detail and use your own initiative
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and collaborative abilities.
• Excellent communication skills particularly in English (fluently spoken and written) in addition to any local language spoken at the place of work.
• The ability and motivation to persistently pursue and achieve effective results drive the business forward.
• Collaboration and Influencing with a Global mindset, cultural awareness.
• Proven matrix and experience working virtually in diverse teams.
• The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. 
• The understanding and recognition of the organisation’s commercial environment and positioning themselves, their role and their actions to support the organisation’s commercial success.
• The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others.
• The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally, understanding their customers’ needs.
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
• Ability to interact with cross functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment

Professional competencies

• Ability to be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight
• Substantial experience of creating multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams
• Experience of collaborating in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation, with the ability to support the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (vertical) teams.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.