[Hiring] Senior macOS Software Engineer @Oxford Instruments Plc

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior macOS Software Engineer to take ownership of the macOS architecture for our commercial software products. This is a highly technical role where you'll ensure our sophisticated C++ image analysis and 3D rendering applications perform seamlessly across Apple's hardware ecosystem. You'll drive performance, reliability and scalability while maintaining cross-platform compatibility and leveraging the latest macOS technologies. You'll work alongside talented software engineers, scientists and product teams to deliver innovative solutions that directly enable world-leading research and discovery.

What You Will Do

• Architect, design, develop and maintain native macOS application features and cross-platform C++ core libraries.
• Lead the development and optimisation of software for Apple Silicon and the wider macOS ecosystem.
• Resolve complex platform-specific challenges involving rendering, memory management and multi-threading.
• Deliver robust, scalable and maintainable solutions to technically demanding problems.
• Drive continuous improvement across software development, testing and deployment processes.
• Manage and optimise Xcode builds, CMake configurations and macOS CI/CD pipelines.
• Gather requirements and contribute to the development of both new and legacy products.
• Support internal teams and external customers with Mac-specific deployments and technical issues.
• Participate in technical investigations, innovation initiatives and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate effectively within Agile development teams.
• Occasionally travel to other Andor offices and customer sites when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a software development role.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software design.
• Deep understanding of the macOS ecosystem, Apple Silicon architecture, Xcode, build pipelines and memory profiling tools.
• Strong experience with Git, source control systems and collaborative development practices.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through testing and support.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and Clean Code principles.
• Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms and computational complexity.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative and solve complex technical problems.

Requirements

• Experience with cross-platform UI frameworks such as Qt.
• Experience transitioning and supporting cross-platform applications on macOS.
• Knowledge of computer vision, image analysis or scientific imaging applications.
• Experience within Life Sciences, scientific software or related domains.
• Aware of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for you and your dependants.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance.
• Occupational Health Service.
• Company sick pay.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Competitive salary.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Share Incentive Plan.
• Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Car Salary Exchange Scheme.
• Technology Purchase Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Free On-site Parking.
• Professional qualification support.
• Accredited learning and development programmes.
• Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group.
• Long Service Awards.
• 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Bereavement leave.