Software Engineer (19926)

This is a small specialist subsidiary of a global telecommunications organisation responsible for the development of the architecture and implementation of advanced high performance internet routers, highly parallel multi-core network processors and delivery systems for the 21st century internet.

They are currently seeking to add to the small team of highly skilled and experienced Engineers and looking for outstanding Software Engineers.

You will have an exceptional educational background with a degree from a leading UK university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Maths, Natural Sciences or a closely related topic (1st class or upper 2nd class minimum). Similarly qualified experienced candidates will also be considered.

Embedded software skills/ experience or a keen interest in using C and C++ is a must. The ideal candidate would also have experience of assembly language programming, especially related to driver-level software to interface to hardware, and experience of real-time operating systems such as VxWorks is highly prized. Understanding of networking protocols and a good background in data structures and algorithms would be beneficial.

You must be able to solve tricky problems and be able to get to grips with complex systems. The team thrives on being intellectually challenged and overcoming those challenges by working together.

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