Software Engineer
Software Engineer (all seniorities)
Location: Southampton
Our client:
We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.
We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag ageing industries into the tech era.
We take safety, equality, and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there is a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.
We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.
We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.
The role:
We are looking for a talented and purpose-driven Software Engineer to become part of our global technology team, developing high-performance, mission-critical software systems that support complex offshore and remote operations.
Your work will contribute to the design, development, and operation of software platforms that must perform reliably in challenging, safety-critical environments, where connectivity can be limited and failure is not an option.
Our teams build and operate advanced systems used globally in demanding conditions, where software plays a vital role in ensuring operational safety, reliability, and excellence.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain high-performance software in modern C++ for operational and real-time systems
- Build reliable software components supporting mission execution, monitoring, and system health
- Design and implement robust software architectures suitable for remote and offshore operations
- Integrate software with sensors, data sources, and external systems
- Handle edge cases such as low bandwidth, intermittent connectivity, and degraded operating conditions
- Work closely with engineering and operational teams to test, validate, and refine software in real-world environments
- Participate in design reviews, simulations, system testing, and operational deployments
Who you are:
You are as comfortable working on complex C++ systems as you are collaborating with engineers across software, hardware, and operations. You bring a strong technical foundation and understand the responsibility that comes with delivering software used in high-consequence environments.
Essential
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or later) in production environments
- Experience developing real-time, embedded, or performance-critical software
- Strong experience working in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with Git and structured development workflows
- Proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivered software
- A clear commitment to safety, quality, and reliability
Desirable
- Experience with distributed systems or communication frameworks (e.g. DDS, gRPC, or similar)
- Experience working with operational, telemetry, or time-sensitive data
- Understanding of system monitoring, fault handling, and resilience patterns
- Exposure to offshore, industrial, or mission-critical environments
- Experience supporting software in live operational settings