Software Engineer, Rust / C++ (contract)
Rate: Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Birmingham - 3 days onsite
Contract length: 3 month contract (initially)
Start date: ASAP
The Role
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our client's team in Birmingham on a seriously exciting Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) project. Imagine multiple AGV's all running in sync, in real-time. This is a huge engineering challenge and plenty of fun.
You'll mainly work in Rust, but strong C++ developers with a Computer Science background and the drive to get into Rust are very welcome. Experience with industrial systems or PLCs is a big plus.
What you'll be doing
Building support tooling to control the AGVs
Developing diagnostics and feedback systems for the full AGV fleetWhat you'll need
Strong Rust or C++ (happy to learn Rust if new to it)
Solid problem-solving skills
Computer Science background
Linux experience (nice to have)
Industrial/PLC knowledge (desirable)
This is a chance to make a real impact in an SME environment, working in a supportive team on cutting-edge engineering problems