Principal C++/Qt Software Engineer

Salary: £130,000 - 130,000 per year

Requirements

• Deep commercial experience with Qt and modern C++ development
• Strong experience developing software for Embedded Linux platforms
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence technical direction
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing Agile/SAFe environment
• 11+ years of commercial software development experience
• Extensive Qt expertise and expert-level modern C++ skills
• Proven experience delivering commercially released applications
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams, contributing to software architecture, and mentoring developers
• Strong understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies, code reviews, CI/CD, secure software development, and software engineering best practices
• Right to work in the UK: applicants must be UK Citizens or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
• C++: 10 years of experience required
• Qt: 6 years of experience required

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software using modern C++ and Qt on Embedded Linux platforms
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring, contributing to architecture, and driving engineering best practices, including code reviews, coding standards, and CI/CD
• Collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to support backlog refinement, estimation, and Agile/SAFe delivery
• Champion secure software development, continuous improvement across the SDLC, and support knowledge transfer and team capability growth

Technologies

• CI/CD
• Embedded
• Support
• Linux
• Qt
• AI
• Android
• C++
• Cloud
• IoT
• OpenGL
• Python

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We are hiring an L4 Principal C++/Qt Software Engineer for a 12+ month contract outside IR35, with a strong likelihood of extension. We are developing advanced software for Embedded Linux platforms and offer a hybrid remote working arrangement in Fareham. This is a hands-on role where you will provide technical leadership within an Agile/SAFe environment while contributing to architecture, mentoring, and delivery. The contract offers up to £500 per day.

last updated 26 week of 2026