Senior Software Engineer

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Cyber

Location: Onsite, Hampshire.

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Security: Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV clearance due to the nature of the work.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior/Principal Software Engineer to join a leading organisation specialising in advanced cryptographic and key management solutions that ensure secure information exchange worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative security technologies in a dynamic, high-security environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, implementing, and testing secure software solutions across various platforms and technologies.
• Developing applications for embedded Linux, signal processing, data analytics, and web interfaces.
• Writing clean, efficient code in languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive product development from concept to deployment.
• Ensuring compliance with security protocols and contributing to documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Engaging with hardware and FPGA components when required.

What You Will Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded Linux development, kernel or driver programming, or software in secure environments.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of object-oriented design, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Active UK Security Clearance at DV level (mandatory).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Farnborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English