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Junior Software Engineer - Imaging Systems

Posted: 28/07/26
Recruiter:Marcus Webb Associates Limited
Reference:3145827515
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Software Engineer
Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 Annual + benefits
Location:Sussex
Description: 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 GitHub 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

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