Software Engineer

Your role

As a Software Engineer at Pico Technology, you will be a hands on, highly analytical professional responsible for the full software development lifecycle. Your primary focus will be to translate our strategic objectives into robust, efficient, and secure technical solutions, often operating within environments that require creative resource optimisation. You will combine your technical expertise with effective cross-functional collaboration to deliver and maintain the high-quality software systems that our global customers depend on.

What you'll be doing: 

• Translate Pico’s strategic objectives into robust, efficient, and secure technical solutions from research to deployment.
• Lead epics by designing and owning the software architecture that underpins key features and system enhancements.
• Write clean, well-documented code in C# or C++, with a relentless focus on performance and resource optimisation.
• Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests while conducting constructive code reviews to share knowledge and maintain standards.
• Identify and resolve complex bugs and performance bottlenecks, managing technical debt to ensure long-term scalability and reliability.
• Work within a Scrum framework to define scope, estimate effort, and manage CI/CD pipelines alongside infrastructure teams.

What you'll need:

• At least 2 years of professional software development experience with expert command of a major language (C# or C++).
• A deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis, with the ability to optimise for memory and execution efficiency.
• Strong experience with Git for version control and a solid grasp of unit and integration testing frameworks.
• A drive to research new technologies, troubleshoot complex issues in constrained environments, and take full responsibility for system quality.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams to support customers and embrace change.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (Azure), web technologies, multi-platform development, or a background in scientific, electronics, or automotive fields.

What's in it for you?

At Pico Technology, we’re not just about creating world-class test & measurement tools - we’re about creating an inspiring workplace where every team member can thrive. If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and take on a varied, rewarding role, this is your chance to join a company where your skills will make a real impact.

Enjoy flexible holidays, a chance to relax at one of our three holiday homes, and be part of our annual Profit Related Pay (PRP) bonus! Embrace sustainability with our Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and come along to our vibrant Summer and Christmas parties to name just a few! Want to see the full benefits list?

You will find free fruit and five varieties of bean-to-cup coffee in our offices. And if you are up for exploring, St Neots has a variety of shops and eateries to satisfy your cravings.

At Pico, every voice is heard, and you will be valued as an essential part of our team. Join us on this exciting journey where appreciation and opportunity await you.

Are you ready to apply?

If you are as excited as we are, hit the apply button below and let us get your next chapter started.

For any queries, reach out to Toni Jones [email protected]

We cannot wait to welcome you on board!