Software Engineer

Job Opportunity: Software Engineer – Medical Technology

Position Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative software solutions within a growing medical technology environment. This role involves the specification, design, development, and testing of PC-based software systems. Projects will span both research-focused prototypes and production software supporting a laparoscopic visualisation platform.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate within a small team to define software specifications and create test protocols.

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Deliver high-quality, production-ready code in line with design requirements.

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Produce comprehensive design documentation in compliance with medical regulatory standards.

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Conduct software testing, code reviews, and quality assurance tasks.

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Support proof-of-concept initiatives with rapid prototyping.

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Debug and resolve issues identified during field testing and deployment.

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Participate in role-specific research and development planning.

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Work with leadership on the development and management of intellectual property.

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Engage with external partners as directed by the executive team.

Candidate Profile

Eligibility
Applicants must be EU nationals or possess permanent leave to remain in the UK.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

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A first-class or upper second-class degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

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Strong proficiency in C++17 development, ideally across both Windows and Linux environments.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

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Confidence in writing low-level code without reliance on pre-built libraries.

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Experience in developing real-time applications.

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Familiarity with multi-threaded programming.

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Knowledge of OpenGL, GTK, and CMake.

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Experience in designing and implementing graphical user interfaces.

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Competence in writing well-tested and testable code.

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Understanding of software development in regulated industries, especially medical (e.g., IEC 62304 compliance).

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Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Capable of working independently, prioritising tasks, and meeting project deadlines.

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Willingness to contribute to strategic R&D discussions.

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Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly with minimal supervision.

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Proficient in writing reports and using MS Office applications.

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Basic understanding of clinical or biomedical engineering.

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Fluent in English