Software Engineer

Venn Group Software Engineer SC Cleared - UKEO12 Month Contract On-site in Hertfordshire Rate: £60-£67 per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella)

Our client required a Software Engineer with specialism in C++ to join them on a long-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time test and data capture software on Linux using C++.
• Interface with high-speed SFPDP cards and manage multi-channel data pipelines.
• Develop scalable, multi-threaded applications with deterministic data sequencing and synchronisation.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for seamless software-hardware integration and alignment.
• Lead system integration, testing, and performance optimisation activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong C++ development experience in Linux environments.
• Proven background in real-time systems and multi-threaded programming.
• Hands-on experience with low-level I/O, PCIe/DMA interactions, and high-speed protocols (e.g., SFPDP).
• Proficiency in C# for tooling or Windows-based test interfaces.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, memory management, and debugging hardware-software interactions.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with SFPDP in defence, aerospace, or data acquisition projects.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based data systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test setups.

If you are interested in this position please contact Chloe Bailey –