Senior macOS Software Engineer

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🕒 July 5

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Oxford Instruments plc

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

🏭 Manufacturing

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

Manufacturing • Healthcare • Consulting

Oxford Instruments plc is a company that pushes the boundaries of technology, developing innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve breakthroughs in various fields. They focus on creating advanced manufacturing techniques and pioneering new imaging technologies, providing exceptional products that enhance digital connectivity and support the development of next-generation medicines and healthcare technology. Their commitment to addressing the greatest challenges of the 21st century underscores their role as a leader in scientific and industrial advancements.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the macOS architecture for Imaris • Architect, design, develop and maintain native macOS application features and cross-platform C++ core libraries • Lead development and optimisation for Apple Silicon and the wider macOS ecosystem • Resolve platform-specific challenges involving rendering, memory management and multi-threading • Deliver robust, scalable and maintainable solutions • Drive continuous improvement across software development, testing and deployment processes • Manage and optimise Xcode builds, CMake configurations and macOS CI/CD pipelines • Gather requirements and contribute to new and legacy products • Support internal teams and external customers with Mac-specific deployments and technical issues • Participate in technical investigations, innovation initiatives and architectural decisions • Collaborate within Agile development teams • Occasionally travel to other Andor offices and customer sites when required

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience) • Minimum 5 years' experience in a software development role • Strong proficiency in C++ and object-oriented software design • Deep understanding of the macOS ecosystem, Apple Silicon architecture, Xcode, build pipelines and memory profiling tools • Strong experience with Git, source control systems and collaborative development practices • Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through testing and support • Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and Clean Code principles • Excellent understanding of data structures, algorithms and computational complexity • Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies • Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative and solve complex technical problems • Experience with cross-platform UI frameworks such as Qt • Experience transitioning and supporting cross-platform applications on macOS • Knowledge of computer vision, image analysis or scientific imaging applications • Experience within Life Sciences, scientific software or related domains • Awareness of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices • Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application • Oxford Instruments Andor is unable to provide visa sponsorship

🏖️ Benefits

• Meaningful work supporting world-leading scientific research • The opportunity to influence the architecture of complex, high-performance software products • Flexible remote working within the UK • Exposure to cutting-edge imaging, spectroscopy and microscopy technologies • A collaborative and supportive engineering culture • Career development within Andor and the wider Oxford Instruments Group • Private Medical Insurance (BUPA) for you and your dependants • Employee Assistance Programme • Mental Health First Aiders • Income Protection • Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance • Occupational Health Service • Company sick pay • Two paid volunteering days per year • 6% employer pension contribution • Share Incentive Plan • Leave Purchase Scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Car Salary Exchange Scheme • Technology Purchase Scheme • Employee Discount Scheme • Free On-site Parking • Professional qualification support • Accredited learning and development programmes • Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group • Long Service Awards • 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays • Early finish every Friday • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Bereavement leave