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SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

Morson EdgeHillhead, Glasgow City Centre🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Software Architect role at Morson Edge offers a unique opportunity to define the technical direction for a cutting-edge real-time platform, fostering significant career growth and skill development in a hybrid environment. If you excel in architecting complex, real-time C++ systems and have a passion for leading engineering teams, you'll thrive in this impactful position. Don't miss out on the chance to shape innovative technology and apply today!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEAD

PERMANENT / COULD BE CONTRACT

GLASGOW BASED / HYBRID

ROLE

Owns the software architecture for the integrated platform (the role is an engineering architects role NOT a process architects' position) - the real-time kill chain from sensor through fusion and fire control through engagement. Sets the technical direction for the whole software pillar. Defines modularity and standards so the team that builds around them can deliver coherent product over multiple iterations.

PROVEN ABILITY / ESSETIAL SKILLS

  • Track record of architecting real-time multi-component software systems in defence, aerospace, robotics, or autonomy
  • Strong C++ background, fluency in real-time discipline, deep middleware experience (DDS, ROS2, or equivalent)
  • Has led software teams of 4-8 engineers
  • Architectural decision-making credibility — has owned the build-vs-buy, language, middleware, real-time OS choices in past roles
  • Comfortable working with hardware-software boundaries

DESIRABLES

Specific defence DEW or sensor systems experience

ML/AI inference deployment

FPGA awareness (not necessarily depth)


Skills

FPGA
Robotics
C++

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