Senior C++ Software Engineer

  • Alderley Edge, UK
  • 60,000 - 95,000 GBP / Year
  • 31 August 2026

Chroma Recruitment

A global leader in scientific instrumentation is recruiting for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to strengthen their Software Engineering team. The company is investing heavily in a multi-year strategic programme, with an increasing number of projects focused on developing next-generation instrument control software across a range of scientific products.

As Senior C++ Software Engineer, you’ll be working alongside a multidisciplinary team designing and developing instrument control software, enhancing existing platforms while contributing to the development of new technologies across Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography and Informatics.

Senior/principal candidates should ideally have mass spec/scientific background, otherwise mid-level candidates without this experience can be considered.

Senior C++ Software Engineer requirementsDegree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
Scientific background -desirable
Background in embedded or acquisition system software
C++ and/or C# programming (essential)
Embedded or hardware control software experience
Understanding of Unit Testing, TDD, CI/CD and SOLID principles
Linux, Angular, TypeScript (desirable)

To apply for this job email your details to a.purdy@chromarecruitment.com.

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