C++ Software Engineer | Embedded Linux & Edge Systems

Build cutting-edge C++ software for Linux, edge computing and autonomous systems.

Senior C++ Software Engineer | Embedded Linux & Edge Systems
Build software that powers real-world autonomous systems
We're partnering with a global leader in autonomy and intelligent systems developing cutting-edge technology deployed in demanding real-world environments.We're looking for experienced software engineers with strong C++ and Linux experience to help build high-performance software for edge computing platforms, sensors, imaging systems and autonomous technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering role working close to the hardware, solving challenging problems across Linux, embedded systems, edge devices and software performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production software using modern C++ (C++17/20)
• Build Linux-based applications for edge computing platforms
• Integrate cameras, sensors and hardware devices
• Develop tooling for diagnostics, configuration and system observability
• Optimise software for performance, reliability and maintainability
• Troubleshoot issues across software, Linux and hardware boundaries
• Support deployment and testing of software on edge devices
• Collaborate with hardware, AI, autonomy and software engineering teams

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with C++
• Linux application development experience
• Experience working with embedded or edge computing systems
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware
• Understanding of concurrency, software architecture and performance optimisation

Highly Regarded

• Embedded Linux
• NVIDIA Jetson or ARM platforms
• Computer vision or imaging systems
• OpenCV, GStreamer or FFmpeg
• CUDA or GPU acceleration
• NixOS, Yocto or Buildroot
• Robotics, autonomy, aerospace or defence experience

Why Apply?
You'll join a highly technical engineering team developing software that directly powers advanced autonomous systems. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely challenging engineering problems with modern technologies and make a real impact.
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What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to lauryn.reddick@hays.com.auIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#3025445