Senior C++ Software Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

We have an opportunity for an experienced Contract C++ Software Engineer to join a multi-site engineering team supporting complex, high-precision scientific instrument control software on the Windows platform.

The C++ Software Engineer contract has been determined as inside IR35 and offers a day rate of £525 – £550 p/day on an initial 6 month contract with potential to extend.

Hybrid working is required, so you should be able to be onsite in the Cambridge area for at least 2-3 days per week.

The Role - C++ Software Engineer

You will maintain, troubleshoot and improve a large, established C++ control software platform used on advanced scientific instruments, working alongside cross-site teams in the UK and Europe.

• Investigate, debug and resolve issues across a large existing C++ codebase, covering both hardware control and user interface code.
• Maintain and improve existing functionality, keeping the software robust and reliable.
• Work with applications specialists and engineering colleagues to diagnose and fix customer and system issues.
• Maintain software documentation, change control and version tracking standards.
• Work in an Agile environment using Visual Studio, Git and Azure DevOps.

Key Requirements - C++ Software Engineer​​​​​​​

• Extensive commercial experience with C++ development, including modern C++ (C++17/20).
• Strong Windows platform development experience using Visual Studio.
• Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills on large, complex or legacy codebases.
• Solid grasp of software design patterns and good engineering practice.

Desirable Skills - C++ Software Engineer​​​​​​​

• MFC, Win32 or C++/CLI experience.
• C# / .NET (WinForms).
• Hardware, instrument or motion control software.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Background in scientific instruments, test and measurement, medical devices, semiconductor equipment or similar.

Apply as soon as possible to be contacted with further information and a confidential discussion.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.