Software Engineer C++ Linux OS

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a flagship secure operating system and desktop application, working on low-level Linux (Debian) with C++. You’ll join a small, collaborative team in a relaxed, non-corporate environment, blending office and home work to deliver secure software for finance, government, and allied sectors. You will help build new features, enhance performance, and drive security-focused improvements. This is a hands-on role with significant impact on product reliability and security.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary up to 65k + OTE
• 25 days holiday (27 after two years)
• 5 extra days purchasable
• Private Medical Care
• Life Cover
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Develop features and updates for the secure OS and desktop application using C++ on Linux (Debian)
• Work on low-level system components to maximize security and reliability
• Collaborate with a small, international team in a hybrid work setup
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and enhancements
• Participate in problem solving and proactive debugging to maintain system integrity

Key requirements

• Strong C++ coding skills
• Deep knowledge of Linux OS with bash scripting and command line
• Proactive, analytical, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Degree educated with solid Computer Science fundamentals (OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns)
• Collaborative with good communication skills
• Eligible for SC Clearance (British citizen or resident for ≥5 years)
• Ideally knowledge of Networking (TCP/IP), Linux Kernel, C or Python

• collaborative
• strong communication
• proactive problem-solving
• C++
• Linux OS
• bash scripting

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