Senior Software Developer - C++ (SC Cleared)
• Annual Salary: up to £70k / annum
• Location: Fareham, UK
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Workplace Type: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office initially)
• Mandatory: SC Clearance
Are you ready to take the helm of cutting-edge ship simulation technology? We are looking for a Senior C++ Software Developer to join our client mission delivering high performance, real-time 3D ship simulator solutions. You will be working alongside Lead Software Engineer, join our client's multidisciplinary team developing a powerful ship simulator that runs across standalone PC application to fully immersive, Full Mission Bridge simulators used by maritime professionals worldwide.
This is not just another software job. Working on technically challenging and meaningful developments, you will be shaping the future of realistic seakeeping, precision ship handling and navigation, and maritime incident reconstruction investigation.
What you will be working on
* Developing our Real-Time, Manoeuvring, Berthing and Training software.
* Crafting advanced seakeeping algorithms and developing immersive 3D synthetic environments with OpenGL.
* Building scalable software that runs standalone or integrates with complex multi-system bridges.
* Technical oversight of our state-of-the-art simulator suite in Fareham, Hampshire.
* Collaborating with experienced professionals in naval architecture, autonomous vessels and AI.
About you
* Expert C++ developer, preferably within a Windows/Visual Studio environment, with deep understanding of software architecture.
* Solid experience with OpenGL is desirable, although Vulkan and DirectX will provide the transferable skills required.
* Strong mathematics background is essential – you love the challenge of physics, vectors and 3D transformations.
* Experience with TCP/UDP sockets and MFC would be advantageous.
* Embrace flexible working with regular on-site attendance at our industry-leading simulator suite in Fareham.
This role will require full UK security clearance, and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.