Software Engineering Consultant in Cambridge

Software Engineering Consultant in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 45000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
ECM Selection

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop real-time software for innovative medical devices and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.
  • Company: Leading medical systems creator based in Cambridge, focused on high-technology healthcare solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, hybrid working options, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by applying your coding skills to impactful projects.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field, strong C++ experience, and excellent communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

Developing high integrity real-time software for medical device applications. Due to continued success, this Cambridge based creator of medical systems is seeking an exceptional C++ software engineer to join their engineering team. In this role you would be involved from the outset with a wide variety of beneficial high-technology healthcare devices.

You will be liaising closely with clients, and working alongside colleagues from disciplines such as electronics and mechanical engineering, so excellent communications skills, problem-solving ability, and initiative will be needed. Your software expertise will allow you to design and implement dependable real-time control systems, intuitive user interfaces, and interfaces to integrate seamlessly with healthcare data repositories. Due to the client-facing nature of the role, some UK and international travel is expected.

You will need:

  • A good degree (2.1 or above) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similarly applicable engineering degree together with strong supporting pre-university grades (mostly A* or As at A-level, or equivalent).
  • Substantial commercial experience of developing real-time, multithreaded software in C++ for Linux.
  • Coding skills in Python for developing automated tests and tools.
  • Familiarity with Git-based version control and unit test frameworks such as GoogleTest.
  • Some experience of working on medical software development, in particular knowledge of IEC 62304 would be useful. Experience in another highly regulated industry may be applicable.
  • Not essential, but we would value experience using the Qt Framework, comms protocols (e.g. UART, SPI, I2C, TCP-IP, or USB), CI/CD tooling, or medical health record formats such as HL7FHIR.

This is a great opportunity to apply your coding expertise to good effect on a wide variety of challenging projects whilst helping bring beneficial technologies to market. The role is based at the company's pleasant offices close to Cambridge. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, including assistance with relocation, if applicable. There is scope for hybrid working for part of the week though you would need to live (or relocate) within a comfortable commute should the work require you to be on-site.

Software Engineering Consultant in Cambridge employer: ECM Selection

Join a forward-thinking company in Cambridge that is dedicated to developing high-integrity real-time software for medical devices, where your contributions will directly impact healthcare technology. With a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented engineers from various disciplines while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance and flexible hybrid working options. This role not only offers meaningful work but also the chance to be part of a team that is committed to bringing beneficial technologies to market.

ECM Selection

Contact Details:

ECM Selection Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Software Engineering Consultant in Cambridge

C++
Linux
Real-Time Software Development
Multithreaded Programming
Python
Automated Testing
Git-based Version Control