[Hiring] C++ Software Engineer @HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

Role Description

We are searching for a high-calibre C++ Software Engineer to join our Durability Centre of Excellence in the UK. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing high-quality software solutions in C++. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects with global impact in a collaborative, agile environment.

Primary responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ applications and libraries.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Optimize software for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous integration, deployment, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent college or university degree (master's/diploma/doctorate) in Computer Science or equivalent, demonstrating excellent analytical and conceptual skills / mindset.
• Proven successful delivery of working software in a complex working environment using Qt framework.
• Ability to apply AI assisted development (e.g. using Co-Pilot, Agentic Development).
• A good working knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Prior experience of mechanical engineering, vibration or fatigue analysis and signal processing would be an advantage but is not required.
• Proficient professional software development experience with multithreaded application C++ (C++11/14/17 or later).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cross-platform development (Windows and Linux).
• Ability to apply knowledge of Git, CMake and CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Experience working in SAFE, Agile, and / or Scrum teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

• Highly flexible, accountable, and takes ownership.
• A team player with the ability to support cross team collaboration.
• A track record of seizing opportunities to apply new technologies such as AI.
• Support, actively promote and champion the HBK values.

Benefits

• The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test and measurement industry.
• You will be a strong contributor who collaborates closely with colleagues from various business functions all over the world.
• At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High.
• We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other.
• We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others.
• Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.