Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience in modern C++ (C++14/17)
• Proven background in motor control, motion systems, or embedded control loops
• Confident working across Windows and Linux platforms
• Experience with hardware interaction, device drivers, or real-time systems
• Solid understanding of multithreading, performance optimisation, and low-level debugging
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications for motor-control systems
• Implement and optimise algorithms for real-time motor control
• Develop software for Windows and Linux environments
• Integrate software with motor drivers and controllers

Technologies

• Embedded
• Hardware
• Linux
• Windows
• C++
• Firmware

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We are a high-performance engineering team located in Cambridge, offering a 6-month contract opportunity for an experienced Contract Applications Developer specializing in C++/Windows. Our team focuses on motor control, embedded systems, and cross-platform development. We embrace hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance working on-site with remote work. The role offers strong potential for extension, and we value rate transparency to ensure clarity in our contractual agreements.

last updated 13 week of 2026