Senior Software Engineer C++

Hexagon AB
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HEXAGON is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients in the production machining industry.

EDGECAM is Hexagon’s market-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for NC part programming in production machining and heavy industry. Combining the power of sophisticated toolpath generation with seamless CAD integration, it is used to make components for spacecraft, race cars, wind turbines, and much more.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our agile scrum team continuing to develop EDGECAM software - addressing market needs, extending functionality, and integrating with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's extended software portfolio.

This is a senior individual contributor role with no people management responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Developing full Windows desktop graphical engineering software package integrating with our back-end components and cloud services
  2. Enhancing and maintaining existing software solutions, refactoring or creating modules as required
  3. Being responsible for a high-quality and high-performance implementation of the software developed by you
  4. Designing and implementing engineering algorithms using C++
  5. As an agile Scrum team, working together to complete all tasks for planned software development projects for our global customer base
  6. Mastering the core programming languages and technologies used in your areas of the software

QualificationsWhat we offer:

  • Permanent contract
  • Engaging and diverse responsibilities in a cutting-edge setting
  • Teamwork with global colleagues and skilled, enthusiastic peers
  • Exceptional training for personal growth
  • Outstanding and adaptable work arrangements to support your work-life harmony

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Workplace: Remote or hybrid from Swindon. Majority working from home, meetings in our Swindon office every few weeks.

Job Function: Engineering

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software, and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production, and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

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