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Cambridge
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C# development for cutting-edge hardware products

This pioneering company develops sophisticated RF sensor systems used to protect sensitive locations such as airports from malicious transmissions and drone flights. These systems provide comprehensive RF analysis including the ability to identify where signals originate. Their systems are also used by military and security customers for use in electronic warfare and intelligence. This powerful hardware is controlled by a full software stack from embedded code through to intuitive GUIs.

In this role you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle for Windows and Linux applications which facilitate communication of data from remote hardware units to PC based analysis software. This includes developing high-speed data processing algorithms and robust and well tested APIs.

Requirements:

  • Strong C# development skills coupled with strong object-oriented programming knowledge

  • Commercial experience working across the full software development lifecycle from requirement analysis to documentation and training

  • Practical knowledge of developing RESTful APIs for client-server architecture

  • Good degree in Computer Science or Electronics

    Financially secure and continuing to grow, this company is a great place to further your career and continue learning as a software engineer. Located on the outskirts of Cambridge in newly built and well-appointed offices, on offer is a competitive salary and pension scheme with other benefits such as private medical insurance, a performance related bonus scheme and hybrid working.

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