Senior C++ Software Engineer – Linux

Advertised by Softweb Resourcing

Location
M60, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£50,000 - £75,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
30 October 2026
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Job description

Are you a Senior C++ Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking ownership of software design? Want to work on technology that protects critical systems while shaping the direction of greenfield engineering projects?

We're looking for an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer to join the Linux team, taking ownership of key development areas, driving technical design and mentoring fellow engineers.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

  • Design and develop complex C++ applications for Linux platforms

  • Own technical design and end-to-end feature delivery

  • Mentor junior developers

  • Tackle low-level OS, memory management and multithreading challenges

  • Drive performance optimization and engineering best practices


Requirements
 

  • Strong commercial modern C++ development experience.

  • Advanced knowledge of multithreading, concurrency and memory management.

  • Experience Linux development

  • Strong debugging, Git and software design skills.

  • Understanding of file systems, networking and security


Desirable: Linux internals, storage systems, React, CI/CD or embedded experience.


What's on Offer?
 

  • Technical ownership and leadership opportunities.

  • Challenging systems-level engineering projects.

  • Collaboration with experienced engineers.

  • Opportunity to shape software architecture and best practices.

  • Hybrid working with a few days in Manchester

  • Good package £50k - £75k + benefits including generous pension
     

Sounds Interesting? Apply now for immediate consideration.

Reference 225783773

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