Reporting to the Senior Software Engineer, the Software Engineer will be responsible for the analysis, specification, design, implementation and test of embedded firmware and software within a world-leading subsea technology environment.

The Software Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Use expertise in C or C++ to support and develop the extensive existing code base.
• Bring to bear personal knowledge and experience in some of the following areas for on-going software development, in order to provide high quality, robust and reliable solutions:
• Operating systems: Desktop and Embedded Linux and Windows development, RTOS.
• Platforms: x86, PIC microcontrollers, DSP and ARM.
• Languages: C, C++, VHDL, scripting and database languages (Perl, Python, Ruby, SQL, Visual Basic).
• Technologies: TCP / IP, SCADA, MODBUS, Subsea acoustics, CDMA, DSP.
• Work competently with hardware to independently solve problems and propose new development.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to assess requirements and specify appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with other departmental and company-wide teams to implement solutions.
• Liaise with external developers to ensure consistency in approach and adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work to exacting customer and international standard requirements.
• Ensure that all software-related documentation is complete, current and complies with the company’s QA & version control procedures.
• Assist the management team in the preparation of estimates and bids for new work.
• Support the management team in handling the day-to-day activities of a busy engineering department.
• Participate in the Engineering “on call out of hours” rota system as required.

Experience / Qualifications:

• A Degree qualification in Electronic / Software Engineering, or a relevant Engineering discipline, is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar Software Engineer type role within the Oil and Gas Industry is essential.
• Experience of using C/C++ and Embedded Linux is essential.
• Experience of working with hardware is essential.
• Knowledge of scripting and database languages is essential.
• Digital Signal Processing experience is essential.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems is essential.
• Applicants will be expected to possess an understanding of electronics.