Software Engineer in Severn Beach

We are excited to announce a permanent opening for a Software Engineer at our state-of-the-art facility in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of software development, as you will be actively involved in every phase of the software development lifecycle.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain software, firmware, and databases using a variety of tools and languages.
• Ensure timely delivery of software projects that meet objectives and timescales.
• Assist with machine issues during build and test phases.
• Provide second-line support for our worldwide network of field service engineers.
• Engage with our global customer base to understand their needs and support new software implementations.
• Contribute to our sales process by answering technical questions and providing solutions.

What we offer:

• Innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology.
• Global impact that makes a difference on an international scale.
• A collaborative environment with a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

What we're looking for:

• Technical expertise in various software development tools and languages.
• Problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on and find effective solutions.
• Customer focus with strong communication skills to understand and meet customer needs.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Commitment to safety with adherence to health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

Education / experience:

• Degree level qualification in computing or a related field with a proven track record.
• Minimum two years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in C# .NET Core and the WPF framework.
• Experience in C and C++ for low-level and real-time development.

Desirable:

• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus, etc.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience writing PowerShell scripts.
• Exposure to machine learning and other forms of AI.

Professional skills / abilities:

• Strong communication and client-facing skills, capable of articulating complex topics to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Self-motivated and capable of independently driving technical investigations and finding solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows software and experience working on real-time control systems.
• Knowledge of hardware interfacing is also desirable.
• Computer literacy and effective use of the MS Office suite – Word, Excel, and Outlook.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

Benefits include:

• A competitive starting salary.
• Structured career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working setup (flexible mix of office and remote, project dependent).
• Private healthcare cover.
• Share incentive plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Half-days on Fridays.
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.