Spectrum IT Recruitment is working with an innovative technology business at the forefront of 5G and wireless communications, who are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join their growing software team in Southampton.This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer with strong C/C++ skills who enjoys working close to the hardware and solving challenging performance and optimisation problems.The RoleYou''ll be responsible for developing, integrating and optimising the infrastructure software underpinning 5G NR Physical Layer (PHY) systems, with a particular focus on delivering real-time performance across embedded platforms.You''ll work closely with software, hardware, architecture and system-test teams, contributing to the development of high-performance 5G technology.Key Responsibilities Develop software used to run and test 5G NR PHY algorithms Develop and optimise platform-specific code for embedded systems Apply SIMD, multi-threading and hardware acceleration techniques Integrate PHY algorithms with ARM-based platforms and boards Improve and maintain CI testing across the platform Support interoperability testing with customers, vendors and operators Work closely with hardware, system architecture and system-test teams Contribute to technical reviews and customer-facing activitiesWhat We''re Looking ForEssential:Strong C or C++ development experienceExperience with a scripting language such as Python, Groovy or BashStrong software engineering ..... full job details .....