Softweb Resourcing
City, Manchester
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Ever wanted to work on software that protects hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide - and actually own the code you write? We're looking for a mid-level C++ Software Engineer to join our small, agile team working on mission-critical cyber security software. This isn't just another dev role - you'll have real ownership, from design through to production, working on complex problems that matter to enterprise customers globally. What you'll be doing: Building and enhancing core features in modern C++ (C+), primarily on Windows with growing Linux opportunities Designing high-quality APIs in multithreaded environments Taking ownership of substantial code segments with minimal hand-holding Delivering customer-focused solutions at pace - this is a fast-moving team What we need from you: Good commercial C+/14/17 experience on Windows / Visual Studio A track record of writing clean code and multi-threading The ability to work independently and take initiative Understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript or Angular code is a nice to have (although they have a dedicated UI JavaScript team) What's in it for you? £40,000 £50,000 (Depending on experience) 9% employer-only pension contribution Flexible benefits package including life assurance Hybrid working 3 days in Manchester office Make a genuine technical impact in a small team with rapid release cycles Location: Manchester central (hybrid) Start: ASAP/New Year The process: CV review technical take-home challenge in-person interview Sound interesting? If you're a C++ Software Developer who values autonomy, technical challenge, and seeing your work make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.