Senior C++ Software Engineer 

The position 

We are searching for a high-calibre C++ Software Engineer to join our Durability Centre of Excellence in the UK. 

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing high-quality software solutions in C++. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects with global impact in a collaborative, agile environment. 

Primary responsibilities  

In this role you will be working on: 

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ applications and libraries. 

• Lead and participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design. 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions. 

• Optimize software for performance, scalability, and reliability. 

• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership. 

• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner. 

• Contribute to continuous integration, deployment, and DevOps practices. 

Professional qualifications and experience 

• Excellent college or university degree (master's/diploma/doctorate) in Computer Science or equivalent, demonstrating excellent analytical and conceptual skills / mindset. 

• Proven successful delivery of working software in a complex working environment using Qt framework. 

• Ability to apply AI assisted development (e.g. using Co-Pilot, Agentic Development). 

• A good working knowledge of secure coding practices. 

• Prior experience of mechanical engineering, vibration or fatigue analysis and signal processing would be an advantage but is not required. 

• Proficient professional software development experience with multithreaded application C++ (C++11/14/17 or later). 

• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms. 

• Experience with cross-platform development (Windows and Linux). 

• Ability to apply knowledge of Git, CMake and CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. 

• Experience working in SAFE, Agile, and / or Scrum teams. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

Personal skills 

• Highly flexible, accountable, and takes ownership. 

• A team player with the ability to support cross team collaboration. 

• A track record of seizing opportunities to apply new technologies such as AI 

• Support, actively promote and champion the HBK values. 

We offer 

The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test and measurement industry. You will be a strong contributor who collaborates closely with colleagues from various business functions all over the world.  

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success. 

One company – HBK 

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,000 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK becomes a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com. 

HBK currently operates within the Test and Measurement segment of Spectris, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company.