PHD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

PHD Qualified Embedded C++ Software Engineer 

VISA Status: ALL applicants MUST be a UK citizen or holding a VISA that is not requiring sponsorship (sorry)

Location: Aberdeen, UK

We are a leading technology company seeking an enthusiastic PHD QUALIFIED C++ Software Engineer with a background in embedded software engineering and experience in Linux-based development to join our client's multinational team, specializing in C++ / Python developed processing solutions. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a friendly, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Location: OFFICE BASED: Aberdeen, UK 

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with an international team on cutting-edge technology projects, developing and maintaining software systems in C++ and Python on Linux platforms, with a focus on high-performance media solutions.
• Utilize your embedded software experience to integrate low-level hardware functionalities and optimize performance across media compression and video/audio pipelines.
• Collaborate with a distributed team across the UK and globally on innovative media processing projects.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration (CI/CD) processes using GitLab.
• Support the design and development of containerized deployments using Docker.

Essential Qualifications & Attributes:

• A PhD / MSc or BSc in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with Linux environments and systems programming.
• Experience with embedded software development and a solid understanding of hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and containerized deployments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with an ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment.

Technologies You'll Work With:

• C++, Python
• Embedded Systems
• Linux
• Docker, CI/CD (GitLab)
• ElasticSearch, Kibana for monitoring and analytics

Why Join Our Client?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development of complex, real-time software systems.