Senior Software Engineer (C/C++)
Critical Software • southampton, england • Posted May 31, 2026
About the Role
Senior Software Engineer (C/C++) – UK Defence Programmes (SC / DV Required)
This is a senior, delivery-focused engineering role in a cleared UK defence environment—built for engineers who want to ship high-assurance software, not just talk about it.
We are hiring experienced software engineers to deliver mission-critical systems into UK defence programmes where engineering evidence matters . You will work on long-running, complex products under security, safety, and operational constraints —with the autonomy to make sound technical calls and the responsibility to stand behind them.
If you are looking for a role to “grow into seniority”, this position will feel too demanding and too exposed. We need people who can take ownership from day one in a cleared environment.
Security Clearance (Non-negotiable)
To join this programme, you’ll need to already hold active UK Security Clearance at SC or DV level ....