Senior C++ Software Engineer - Scientific Software
Location: Glasgow, hybrid WFH (50/50 split between home and office)
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
KO2's client develops advanced cheminformatics software. Their software helps scientists understand and work better with chemical data. They're looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer to join their small, growing team in Glasgow. You'll modernise their core C++ codebase and turn complex scientific algorithms into robust, high-performance code.
The company is international and close-knit. The Glasgow team works closely with colleagues in small offices in Germany and France, so you'll be part of a collaborative, multicultural engineering group.
You'll work closely with chemistry subject-matter experts and implement their algorithms using sound design patterns and modern C++. You'll be one of the main code reviewers, protect the quality and consistency of the architecture, and mentor junior developers as they continue to grow.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and modernise a legacy C++ codebase, migrating it gradually to modern C++
Implement new cheminformatics algorithms specified by the SMEs
Review algorithm specifications for feasibility and clarity before implementation
Act as a primary code reviewer, protecting the team's architectural consistency and code quality
Own the test strategy for your work, covering unit and integration tests, edge cases and regression protection
Maintain the CMake build system and related Linux tooling
Mentor junior developers on clean code, architecture and design patterns
Work with colleagues in Glasgow, Germany and France
Document your implementations clearly
Essential skills and experience
Significant commercial modern C++ experience, 17 onwards ideally.
An architectural mindset, with OOP, SOLID principles and design patterns as part of your everyday work
Confidence applying modern idioms to legacy code you didn't write
Strong code review skills. You give thorough, constructive feedback and can spot subtle logic errors and design drift
A solid understanding of concurrency, including writing, debugging and reasoning about multithreaded code, synchronisation and data races
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C++ Software Engineer in Glasgow employer: KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions
KO2 is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the power electronics sector. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company offers unique opportunities for leadership and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, all while providing the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Located in Norwich, employees benefit from a supportive team atmosphere that encourages creativity and practical problem-solving, making it an ideal place for professionals eager to advance their careers.
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