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Senior Software Engineer – Cutting-Edge Tech Projects (£50,000–£60,000 per annum)
On-site | Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-time | £50,000–£60,000 + benefits
Are you an experienced Software Engineer who loves seeing your code come to life on real hardware?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-tech engineering company developing world-leading tracking and interception systems used across the globe.
You’ll be part of a small, specialist team where your ideas are heard, your work makes a difference, and every day brings new technical challenges.
The Role
You’ll work across the full development lifecycle — from system architecture through to live testing with physical hardware. This role suits someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex problems, and delivering high-performance, real-time software.
Key responsibilities:
About You
What’s in It for You
If you’re looking for a role where software meets real-world engineering and you want to make a tangible impact — this could be your next big move.
On-site | Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-time | £50,000–£60,000 + benefits
Are you an experienced Software Engineer who loves seeing your code come to life on real hardware?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-tech engineering company developing world-leading tracking and interception systems used across the globe.
You’ll be part of a small, specialist team where your ideas are heard, your work makes a difference, and every day brings new technical challenges.
You’ll work across the full development lifecycle — from system architecture through to live testing with physical hardware. This role suits someone who enjoys working close to the hardware, solving complex problems, and delivering high-performance, real-time software.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and develop real-time software solutions for physical devices
- Contribute to architecture, design and implementation across multiple platforms
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers
- Manage code reviews, version control and releases
- Stay hands-on and adaptable in a dynamic R&D environment
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related subject
- Strong C++ development skills
- Experience with Linux hardware drivers, networking, CMake, GitHub, VS Code (Python a plus)
- Proven background in developing software for real-time embedded platforms
- Knowledge of computer vision or machine learning principles would be a bonus
- A creative problem solver who enjoys technical challenges and teamwork
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 per annum
- Work on cutting-edge technology projects in defence and security
- See your code come to life through integrated systems and live field testing
- Real autonomy and ownership over your work
- Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
- Performance-related bonus
- 25 days holiday + public holidays (+ long-service bonus days)
- Private healthcare
- Pension (up to 4% matched)
- EV car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Free on-site meals
- Dynamic, high-energy workplace in a beautiful countryside setting
- Flexible working model
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James Williams
James joined Jaxckson Hogg in July 2024 after working in recruitment in the Solar industry, then started focussing on mechanical engineering contract work. He’s originally from Manchester, a big Manchester United fan, likes playing football and golf.
Senior Consultant - Engineering
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