Software Developer (C++/Python)

Birmingham
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Software Developer (C++/Python)

Engineius’ goal is simple: to make vehicle movement easy. We are on our way to creating the leading end-to-end movement solution in the UK for our customers (such as Hertz and The AA), delivered by our network of 600+ drivers and transport agents across the UK.

Since going live in April 2018, we have acquired over 80 clients, many of whom can claim to be amongst the largest players in the UK automotive industry. We are already one of the largest competitors in our space but have ambitions to grow much further, and we are crazy about sustainability. To date we have saved fleets over 3,000,000 tonnes of CO2.

We are seeing our hard work paying off as we have won seven awards, including Best Fleet Software three years in a row, a highly commended wellbeing award, two innovation awards, and one outstanding product of the year award.

Key Responsibilities:

Optimise and scale existing C++ code for better memory utilisation and computational efficiency.
Write efficient, high-performance C++ code to support logistics automation.
Use Python to develop new features and enhancements for our logistics systems.
Maintain and refactor a production codebase, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Collaborate with our data scientist to refine and optimise automation solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in a production environment.
Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to maintain high coding standards.

Skills and experience are we looking for

Requirements:

Relevant experience working as a software developer.
Proficiency in modern C++, with a strong focus on parallelisation and performance optimisation.
Experience with Python, particularly machine learning and data processing libraries.
Understanding of Python optimisation techniques, such as multiprocessing and JIT compilation.
Experience maintaining a production codebase, with a focus on stability and efficiency.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with low-level programming, particularly writing CUDA kernels and using SIMD intrinsics.
Experience with a C++ parallelisation framework, such as OpenMP.
Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) or containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of routing, scheduling, or logistics algorithms.

What’s in it for you

Grow with us

You will be part of a growing and ambitious company! We want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work where you are surrounded by a supportive team.

In the heart of Birmingham

We are based in Birmingham city centre at Somerset House, only a 5-minute walk from Grand Central train station. In summer you can enjoy the rooftop terrace and views of the city!

Socials and more!

Social events and activities are held in the building once a month. We have quarterly company socials which in the past have been rooftop quiz nights, mini golf and a meal at Fazenda.

Fitness and wellbeing

Your wellbeing and health matters to us. In the building there is a gym and showers that you can use before, during or after work. If you like golf, you can enjoy practising on the golf simulator too.

Time to relax

Well-deserved time off - you will get 25 days off a year plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional day with every completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum.

Learning & Development

We’re passionate about your growth! We are always exploring new and exciting ways to elevate your skills and expand your potential through dynamic training opportunities.

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Unlock a world of perks! Our benefits platform gives you access to amazing discounts, exciting rewards, and valuable resources to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing because we believe in taking care of YOU.

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If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, sustainable company and you embrace positivity, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and you will be redirected to our careers site to complete your application

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