IT & Software

C / C++ Software Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Southampton · Hampshire · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design, integrate and optimise C/C++ software for 5G NR PHY, addressing performance and reliability in a demanding technical environment. You will collaborate with hardware, architecture and system-test teams to tackle complex performance challenges. The position offers hands-on work on high‑performance, multithreaded software and opportunities to influence cross-functional engineering decisions. This role suits developers who enjoy solving challenging optimisations and contributing to cutting-edge 5G technology.

Responsibilities
  • Develop C/C++ software to run and test 5G NR PHY algorithms
  • Improve software performance via optimisation and multithreading
  • Integrate software components and resolve complex technical issues
  • Develop and maintain automated testing and CI processes
  • Collaborate with hardware, architecture and system-test teams
  • Support interoperability testing with customers, vendors and operators
  • Contribute to technical reviews and broader software engineering decisions
Key requirements
  • Strong commercial experience developing software in C or C++
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with multithreaded or high-performance software
  • An interest in solving complex performance and optimisation challenges
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Problem-solving orientation
  • Ability to communicate across engineering disciplines
  • SIMD or hardware acceleration (desirable)
  • Understanding of signal processing (desirable)
  • Exposure to 5G, O-RAN or fronthaul protocols such as eCPRI (desirable)

Reference: WJ-747_30993407

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