Customer Services Software Engineer

Salary: £35,000 - 35,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• We require good working knowledge of C++.
• We require experience working within Linux environments.
• We require experience writing and debugging software, with the ability to work within existing codebases.
• We require an understanding of networking and communication protocols, with the ability to diagnose and resolve integration and connectivity issues.
• We require strong curiosity, creativity and attention to detail.
• We require clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• We require willingness to travel overseas for short customer support trips.
• We would value the ability to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
• We would value persistence, patience and resilience when working through complex technical and customer issues.

Responsibilities

• We act as a primary technical contact for customers, troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues.
• We support customers during the integration of our product APIs into their own software environments.
• We investigate and diagnose issues in real time, including through remote sessions and live operational environments.
• We work closely with our Core Software team and other internal teams to feedback issues and support ongoing product improvements.
• We provide clear technical guidance and support throughout the customer integration journey.
• We contribute to the improvement of support processes and the overall customer experience.
• We undertake occasional overseas travel to support customers on-site when required.

Technologies

• Support
• Linux
• Security
• C++

More

We are OpenWorks, a rapidly growing global business with a passion for exceptional engineering and a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England. Our products deliver ultra-high performance, real-time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats, and have been deployed internationally to protect high-profile military and civilian assets. We support law enforcement and military operators around the world, and we believe our success comes from our dedicated, passionate team. We offer a competitive salary starting from £35,000, a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25%, up to 8% employer-matched pension contributions, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, daily team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches, sustainable travel schemes, regular team socials, and a £250 annual learning budget. We operate within the defence sector and may collect information to support future security vetting and clearance requirements if needed during employment. Our vision is to help protect the territory and airspace of NATO countries and their allies, and our mission is to be a world-leading provider of autonomous technology for surveillance and defence.

last updated 28 week of 2026