Software Engineer- MATLAB
Location: Cambridge (In-Hub) Hours of work: 40 hours per week Length: Full-time / Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Are you ready to change the world? Our vision is simple: to improve every positioning solution We are driven by a purpose to set a new standard for positioning technologies. Our advanced technology, which is an integral part of a chip or operating system, is transforming the capabilities of billions of devices used every day around the world, enhancing the efficiency and safety of everyday life. The Opportunity We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong MATLAB experience to join our progressive and collaborative team. In this role, you will contribute to evaluation and analysis activities while developing tools that enhance both our customer and product interface. Working closely with world-leading GNSS specialists, you will have the opportunity to build high-quality software and expand your technical expertise. Ideal candidates will have a background in Engineering or Science, a proactive mindset, and a strong desire to broaden their knowledge - particularly within GNSS technology - while aligning with our company’s Shared Beliefs. The job advert will remain open until Monday 5th January 2026. The shortlisting process and interviews will be held throughout January 2026 Key Responsibilities
- Actively contributes to the design, development and testing of analysis software
- Take initiative and responsibility to drive product development
- Learn about GNSS technology, FocalPoint’s core product/s and our customer requirements
- Consider the user experience as well as the technical requirements
- Participate in code reviews processes
- Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered outcome
- Generate ideas for product features and improvements
- Minimum 1 year of numerical analysis or software development experience within employment or academia
- Strong MATLAB programming skills
- Knowledge gained through a degree or equivalent practical experience in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields. Software specific projects would be advantageous
- Familiarity with modern software tools and methods including version control systems and continuous integration systems
- Experience with C++ or object-oriented programming
- Experience delivering production software
- 8% company contribution pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Office closure at the end of the year
- Additional annual leave based on your length of service
- Enhanced parental leave
- Paid professional memberships and career development through our personalised framework
- Company-wide social events and team lunches on a weekly basis
- Company Options Scheme*
- Up to £5000 Recommend a Friend scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Vitality Health Core Package private healthcare (inclusive of mental health cover, EAP, dental, hearing and optical cover, and more)
- Company options are not offered as part of the package. You may be offered them through your employment.