Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to £70k

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a small, friendly team within an SME of around 20 people, based in Cambridge. Our client's work supports groundbreaking research in neuroscience, pharmacology, and engineering, with a global customer base of scientists and researchers.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, contributing to meaningful software development, and working in a close-knit, collaborative environment.

This company does not support sponsorship for overseas candidates

About the Role

You’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle, enhancing and maintaining Windows-based software applications used in scientific research. You’ll also liaise with external partners and help support existing users of the software. This is a hands-on role that blends technical depth with autonomy and real impact and would suit someone who has worked in small businesses to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve Windows applications in C++ using MFC and STL
• Provide software support to researchers and scientific users
• Collaborate with third-party companies to ensure smooth hardware/software integration
• Work on file import functionality from third-party formats
• Contribute to the product roadmap by advising the sales team on development priorities



Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience developing Windows-based applications in C++ using MFC and STL
• Experience with Visual Studio development environment
• A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (BEng/BSc)

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of neuroscience or scientific research environments
• Experience with embedded systems programming, especially on ARM architecture
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python

If you are interested in the role of Senior Software Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on 01223 297980 or email lisa.logan@unicornresourcing.co.uk

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.