Senior Software Engineer

Description:

Platform Recruitment is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a pioneering graphics-tech client in Cambridge. This is a rare opportunity to become one of the first hires in a newly forming engineering team that will spearhead the development of Version 2 of a respected and long-established product. The role is suited for engineers passionate about high-performance C++ development, with an interest in GPU research and cutting-edge software design.

You’ll be working in a small, agile team where your contributions will significantly shape product direction and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-performance applications using modern C++

• Contribute to the architecture and re-engineering of a legacy industry product

• Participate in rapid prototyping and full-cycle software development

• Engage in GPU-related research and performance optimization

• Define and implement new development standards as the engineering team expands

• Foster a collaborative, communicative, and innovative culture

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong foundation in software engineering principles

• Demonstrated expertise in modern C++ (4+ years)

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a start-up-like greenfield environment

• Passionate about graphics technology and pushing the limits of performance

• Enjoys rapid prototyping and solving complex problems