This 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, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.
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.
Senior C++ Software Engineer
The position
We are searching for a high-calibre Senior 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
In this role you will be working on:
1. Design, implement, and maintain C++ applications and libraries.
2. Lead and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design.
3. Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
4. Optimize software for performance, scalability, and reliability.
5. Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
6. Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
7. Contribute to continuous integration, deployment, and DevOps practices.
Professional qualifications and experience
8. Excellent college or university degree (master's/diploma/doctorate) in Computer Science or equivalent, demonstrating excellent analytical and conceptual skills / mindset.
9. Proven successful delivery of working software in a complex working environment using Qt framework.
10. A good working knowledge of secure coding practices.
11. Prior experience of mechanical engineering, vibration or fatigue analysis and signal processing would be an advantage but is not required.
12. Proficient professional software development experience with C++ (C++11/14/17 or later).
13. Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
14. Experience with multithreading, low-level memory management, and performance tuning.
15. Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows.
16. Experience with cross-platform development (Windows and Linux).
17. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
18. Experience working in SAFE, Agile, and / or Scrum teams.
19. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
20. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Personal skills
21. Highly flexible, accountable and takes ownership.
22. A team player with the ability to work in matrix organisations.
23. Support, actively promote and champion the HBK values.
We Offer
Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.
One company – HBK
On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area.