Principal Software Development Engineer in Fareham

Principal Software Development Engineer in Fareham

Fareham Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Front Door Defense

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and optimise marine navigation software for cutting-edge embedded systems.
  • Company: Join Raymarine, a leader in marine technology with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and a friendly team environment.
  • Other info: Experience unique R&D opportunities and grow your career in a dynamic setting.
  • Why this job: Make waves in the tech world by working on innovative marine applications.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in C++ development for embedded systems; strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

  • Principal Software Development Engineer
  • Design and optimize marine navigation software for embedded hardware systems

Job Tags: Software.

Job Summary

The Principal Software Development Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Raymarine's Lighthouse operating system and applications for Raymarine's proprietary chartplotter line of hardware.

The Principal Development Engineer will work closely with Cartography and Software Engineering teams in Fareham UK and Madison Wisconsin USA, with opportunities for collaboration with engineering teams in Europe and Asia.

This role is onsite at the Raymarine facility in Fareham UK with some work from home hours being an option.

  • Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Work with the Cartography and Software Engineering teams to design, implement and support Raymarine's Lighthouse operating system and applications
  • Develop high-quality applications and tools by writing clean and efficient code
  • Ensure high code quality in own and team's work
  • Review and approve team's code
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
  • Scope, plan, and estimate technical tasks
  • Troubleshoot and support existing applications and systems
  • Support continuous integration/continuous deployment using Jenkins, Bitbucket, Git flow
  • Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience developing C++ for embedded systems
  • Experience with graphics rendering using Open GL
  • Working knowledge of standard software development frameworks and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Git and Git Branching.
  • Experience with GIS data structures and algorithms a plus.
  • Ability and desire to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced agile development environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • What Raymarine Offers You
  • Work on industry-leading marine technology used by professionals and enthusiasts alike
  • Unique opportunity to experience how cutting-edge R&D, software- and hardware development come together under one roof.
  • Friendly culture with a focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity.
  • A fair compensation structure and benefits
  • A hybrid work model with flexibility for some work-from-home hours

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i. e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations).

Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.

Departments of State or Commerce.

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Principal Software Development Engineer in Fareham employer: Front Door Defense

At Front Door Defense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of Portsmouth. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including stock options and medical insurance, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the exciting field of autonomous vessel operations. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in maritime technology.

Front Door Defense

Contact Details:

Front Door Defense Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Development Engineer in Fareham

C++ Development
Embedded Systems
Graphics Rendering
OpenGL
Software Development Frameworks
Agile Development
Continuous Integration