Senior Software Engineer — Windows Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Software Development

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or United States (Remote or Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for Windows software development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building commercial software products and serving as the technical lead for Windows within a cross‑platform engineering environment.

You will work closely with teams developing software across Windows, macOS, and Linux while taking primary ownership of Windows architecture, implementation, and platform quality.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain commercial software products for Windows.
Serve as the primary technical expert for Windows‑related development and platform issues.
Collaborate with engineers working across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and quality initiatives.
Investigate and resolve platform‑specific performance and reliability issues.
Contribute to build systems, automation, and release processes.

Required Qualifications

5–10 years of professional software development experience.
Strong knowledge of modern C++ and software engineering best practices.
Experience shipping commercial software products.
Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Preferred / Bonus Experience

Experience with Windows internals or low‑level system programming.
Cross‑platform development experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Experience with security‑focused software, including:
- Encryption
- Secure communications
- Anti‑tamper systems
- Software licensing technologies
GUI development experience using Qt or JUCE.
Familiarity with Python, CMake, and CI/CD systems.
Passion for Windows platform technologies and delivering exceptional user experiences.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible remote or hybrid work options.
Opportunity to influence architecture and platform strategy.
Collaborative, engineering‑led culture with meaningful autonomy.

If you are passionate about Windows development and enjoy solving challenging technical problems in a cross‑platform environment, we'd love to hear from you.