Embedded C++ Engineer – Computer Vision & Defence Systems

C++ Software Engineer | Security & Imaging Technology

Hybrid Working

Most software jobs talk about impact. This one gives you something more tangible.

You'll be writing code that ends up running on intelligent camera systems deployed in the real world. Not another web platform. Not another SaaS product. Actual hardware, solving operational problems across security, enforcement and transport environments.

We're supporting a specialist technology business that designs and develops advanced imaging systems used across the UK and internationally. Their products sit at the intersection of embedded software, computer vision, AI and electronics, and they're looking for an experienced C++ engineer to help shape what comes next.

The engineering team is deliberately lean. No layers of bureaucracy. No endless meetings. Just software engineers, hardware specialists and algorithm developers working together to build complex products from the ground up.

If you enjoy ownership, technical variety and solving problems that don't already have answers on Stack Overflow, keep reading.

The Opportunity

This is a broad engineering role for someone comfortable operating across multiple layers of the software stack.

You'll spend most of your time developing in C++, but the role stretches beyond application code. You'll be working within embedded Linux environments, supporting build and release processes, contributing to automated testing, and helping improve how software moves from development into production.

You'll work closely with colleagues developing hardware platforms and AI-driven algorithms, helping bring new capabilities into products that are already deployed in demanding operational environments.

The team values engineers who can think independently, challenge assumptions and take responsibility for technical outcomes rather than simply complete tickets.

Day to day

• Designing, developing and maintaining software primarily using modern C++
• Delivering new features while enhancing and supporting existing product functionality
• Working within embedded Linux environments and supporting software deployment workflows
• Maintaining and improving build infrastructure and software packaging processes
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and release automation
• Developing and maintaining automated testing across unit, integration and system levels
• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions
• Collaborating with software, hardware and algorithm teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Investigating and solving complex technical issues across multiple areas of the platform

Skills Needed

You'll likely bring several years of commercial experience developing software in Linux environments and be comfortable owning technical work from concept through to delivery.

We're particularly interested in people with experience of:

• Modern C++ development within Linux-based systems
• Embedded Linux environments, ideally involving Yocto or Buildroot
• Python for scripting, automation, tooling or API-related development
• CMake and modern build systems
• CI/CD environments, particularly Jenkins or similar tooling
• Software architecture, testing strategies and engineering best practice
• Working independently and driving solutions without constant supervision

Additional Experience That Would Be Useful

Not essential, but valuable:

• Docker or containerised development environments
• Networking protocols and low-level hardware interfaces
• API development, including GraphQL
• Python and C++ integration using technologies such as pybind11

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be joining a business where engineering remains at the centre of decision-making.

The products are technically complex. The challenges are genuine. The team is small enough for your contribution to be visible and large enough to tackle ambitious projects.

For the right engineer, this is an opportunity to work on software, hardware and intelligent imaging technology in a role that offers far more variety and ownership than most traditional development positions.