C++ Software Developer

Contract Type

Permanent

UK – Fareham office (initially attending meetings/customer sites required; 1 day per week in office)

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• UK‑born sole national.
• No other nationality at any time.
• Continuously resided in the United Kingdom for the past five years.
• Able to obtain and maintain full UK security clearance according to government vetting standards.
• Provide satisfactory evidence of identity, nationality, and residency as part of clearance process.

C++ Software Developer

We are looking for a C++ Software Developer to join our mission delivering high‑performance, real‑time 3D ship simulator solutions. You will work closely with the Lead Software Engineer and a multidisciplinary team developing BMT REMBRANDT, a powerful ship simulator that runs across standalone PC application to fully immersive, Full Mission Bridge simulators used by maritime professionals worldwide. This is not just another software job – you will shape the future of realistic seakeeping, precision ship handling and navigation, and maritime incident reconstruction investigation.

• Developing our Real‑Time, Manoeuvring, Berthing and Training software REMBRANDT.
• Crafting advanced seakeeping algorithms and developing immersive 3D synthetic environments with OpenGL.
• Building scalable software that runs standalone or integrates with complex multi‑system bridges.
• Providing technical oversight of our state‑of‑the‑art simulator suite in Fareham.
• Collaborating with professionals in naval architecture, autonomous vessels and AI.

• Expert C++ developer, preferably within a Windows/Visual Studio environment, with deep understanding of software architecture.
• Solid experience with OpenGL is desirable;
  Vulkan and Direct
  
  X provide transferable skills.
• Strong mathematics background – a passion for physics, vectors and 3D transformations.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with TCP/UDP sockets and MFC is advantageous.
• Embrace flexible working with regular on‑site attendance at our simulator suite in Fareham.

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

BMT is dedicated to tackling engineering challenges of our era, fostering a culture of technical excellence, safety and sustainability. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are a verified flexible workplace.

This role requires full UK security clearance and a continuous UK residence for the past five years.

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT and help shape a safer, more efficient and sustainable future.