Junior Software Engineer - Imaging Systems

Location: East Sussex

Junior Software Engineer

Location:

East Sussex (On-site)
Salary: up to £40,000 + benefits
C++, Imaging Systems, High-Speed Data Processing
Introduction:
This role involves developing software for advanced imaging technology. An innovative engineering company specialising in advanced scientific and industrial systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join its growing R&D team.
The company develops low volume, sophisticated imaging products that are used across scientific, industrial and high-technology applications, including advanced manufacturing, NDT / inspection systems, security and research environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems involving high-speed data processing, hardware/software integration and performance-critical systems.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will develop software infrastructure that enables advanced imaging products to acquire, process and analyse large volumes of data efficiently and reliably.
Typical involvements:
Junior Software Engineer
 
* Develop and maintain software in C and C++
 
* Design and improve backend software, drivers and system-level applications
 
* Optimise software handling high-throughput data streams
 
* Support integration between software and hardware systems
 
* Develop acquisition, control and post-processing tools
 
* Debug complex real-world engineering systems
 
* Improve software architecture, maintainability and scalability
 
* Support software testing and validation activities
 
* Contribute to future product development and technology roadmaps
 
* Utilise modern software engineering tools including AI-assisted development environments

Required Experience:

Junior Software Engineer
 
* Degree qualified in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
 
* 1-2 years of commercial experience developing software in C and C++
 
* Experience working on backend, systems-level or performance-critical software
 
* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
 
* Comfortable working closely with engineers from multiple disciplines
 
* Experience using source control tools such as Git
Desirable

Experience:

Experience in some of the following areas would be advantageous:
 
* Machine Vision, Computer Vision, OpenCV, Image Processing, Imaging Systems
 
* Scientific Instrumentation, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Sensor Systems
 
* Embedded Software, High-Speed Data Acquisition. Distributed Systems
 
* High Performance Computing, Data Storage or High Speed Networking Applications
 
* Experience working with AI-assisted software development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude could also be beneficial.
Location - This is a full-time, office-based role in East Sussex. It is commutable from Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Crawley, Horsham, and Crowborough.
This role would suit a well-rounded junior software engineer who enjoys practical development work and wants to contribute to technically challenging imaging products in a collaborative R&D environment.

Note:

No relocation support or visa sponsorship available