Lead C++ Developer

Senior Software Engineer (C++) - Sheffield

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help spearhead a growing Sheffield startup! This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of developing key systems from the ground up whilst overseeing and directing your own software team.

What you’ll do

• Build a toolpath planning engine for advanced manufacturing
• Develop workflows from 3D model import through to execution
• Work on geometry processing, slicing, and path generation
• Integrate software with robotic and machine systems
• Design and implement scalable software architecture
• Own delivery end-to-end (design → build → test → deploy)

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in C++ (Python is a bonus)
• Background in performance-critical or geometry-heavy systems
• Experience with 3D graphics, computational geometry, or similar fields
• Proven record of building multiple systems from scratch to production
• Knowledge of multi-threading and handling large datasets

Nice to have

• Experience with toolpath planning, slicing, or CAM
• Robotics, motion control, or kinematics knowledge
• Familiarity with visualisation tools (e.g. OpenGL, Qt)
• Experience working with hardware or industrial systems

About you

• Pragmatic and hands-on
• Comfortable working in fast-moving, early-stage environments
• Focused on building and delivering real systems quickly

If you're looking to take real ownership and responsibility in a fast-growing and ambitious environment, hit 'apply' today and lets get the ball rolling!