Senior Software Engineer

at  Oxford Instruments plc

Oxford Instruments Nanoscience manufactures highly complex, high value cryogenic and superconducting magnet systems for cutting edge research and development. We are looking for an e xperienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology team and work on our cutting-edge scientific products. This is a varied role, that will see you working on new projects, involving the full software lifecycle (concept to test), as well as maintenance of existing products and your contribution will help to ensure that we meet our customers’ expectations.
The opportunity
In this role, you will be developing and supporting software applications and drivers for a range of NanoScience’s products and instruments. This includes writing clean maintainable code, understanding the operating principles of our systems, identifying delivery risk areas within a project, as well as implementing unit tests. You will be technically responsible for ensuring that the projects meet internal and external customer requirements and completing concept design through to production in conjunction with the wider technology team. Providing technical support during the installation and operation of end user systems will also form part of this role.
About You
For this role, we are looking for a dynamic individual who is looking to work in a varied and fast paced team environment. Ideally you will have experience with using programmable instruments, however this is not essential. You will have previous experience of ARM based software developments using Linux, C and modern C++, experience of working in product development and working with tools such as CMake and GIT would be desirable. It would be beneficial if you are familiar with version control principles and systems. A degree in a relevant subject would be an advantage but is not essential with sufficient proven experience.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn. #LI-JR

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