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Solid State PLC

Solid State PLC

www.solidstateplc.com

1 Job

64 Employees

About the Company

Solid State is a high value-add manufacturer and specialist design-in distributor to the electronics industry. It has particular expertise in industrial/ruggedized computers, specialist electronic components and battery power solutions. Serving industries with demands for complex, performance-critical products, the Solid State trading brands have become recognised industry leaders through consistently delivering product quality, high service standards and comprehensive technical support. Solid State plc has two principal trading companies in the UK; Solid State Supplies Ltd and Steatite Ltd. In addition we market our products through a number of industry leading brands which include ndura RUGGED®, Steatite Rugged Systems, RZ Pressure and Steatite Wordsworth.

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Solid State PLC
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Software Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Software Engineer – C/C++ Role Summary Develop, maintain, and enhance cross‑platform software for imaging devices on Windows and Linux, primarily using C/C++. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design to release, ensuring high code quality, robust testing, and effective hardware integration. Expectations * Deliver reliable, high‑performance code within agreed timelines. * Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, QA, and product managers. * Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills for complex, multi‑layered issues. * Maintain a focus on best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Design, implement, test, and document features for imaging device applications and libraries. * Create and maintain GUIs (Qt, WPF) and associated utilities for Windows and Linux environments. * Develop and support device drivers, handling low‑level interfaces (I²C, SPI, CoaXPress). * Integrate hardware components and imaging standards (GenICam, video codecs, streaming protocols). * Debug and resolve system‑level problems involving hardware–software interactions. * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/GitHub) and automated test environments. * Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. * Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and occasionally direct customers to resolve technical issues. Required Skills * Proficient in C/C++ for cross‑platform development. * Experience with Windows/Linux programming, device drivers, and GUI frameworks (Qt, WPF). * Knowledge of at least one additional language (C#, Python). * Familiarity with imaging standards (GenICam), video streaming, and hardware protocols (I²C, SPI, CoaXPress). * Experience with CI/CD tooling, automated testing, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing. * Strong debugging skills using oscilloscopes and other lab equipment. * Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and deadline management. Required Education & Certifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). No specific certifications required but industry-standard knowledge is preferred.
Slough, United kingdom
Hybrid
12-11-2025