Senior C++ Software Engineer - Linux

Ever wanted to work on software that protects hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide and lead the architecture behind the code that makes it possible?

We're looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a small, agile team working on mission‑critical cyber security software used globally. This isn't just another dev role, you'll combine deep technical C++ expertise with architectural and technical leadership, driving complex features from concept through to release while shaping engineering standards across the team with plenty of scope for career growth on offer.

• Leading design and delivery of complex features in modern C++ (C++17) in Linux
• Architecting robust, high performance solutions that balance security, maintainability and long term evolution
• Technical leadership and mentoring of a small group of Software Engineers
• Driving best practices in tooling, testing, CI/CD, and peer code review to raise overall engineering quality

• Commercial C++ experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Application development on Linux (or Windows), including memory management and performance tuning and systems level programming
• Multi‑threading and concurrent programming, including synchronisation primitives and lock free techniques
• Experience designing systems, working on software architecture and leading technical projects
• Mentorship of other C++ software engineers

• Threat modelling, CI/CD pipeline experience such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions or Azure Dev Ops
• Visual Studio, Win Dbg, gdb, Linux kernel or low level OS interactions

• £50,000 to £68,000 DOE
• 9% employer only pension contribution
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance
• Hybrid working in central Manchester
• Genuine opportunity to shape architecture, standards, and technical direction for a global product

CV review, technical discussion or take‑home challenge, in person interview

Sounds interesting? If you're a Senior C++ Engineer who enjoys architectural ownership, technical leadership and building software that safeguards critical systems worldwide, we would love to hear from you