This is a rare opportunity for a Senior C++ Software Developer to join Mo-Sys Engineering Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced camera robotics and game-changing virtual production technologies for film, TV, and live broadcast. You will be working on our core software development projects, collaborating on the development of software applications, and obtaining and integrating end-user feedback.

You will be joining a small, supportive, Agile team. We are constantly building new features and innovating, specifically utilising real-time render engines such as Unreal Engine. Your creations will be used directly on sets and productions of popular films and TV series! We’re looking for someone whose software development expertise translates into highly functional and user-friendly applications. We’re looking for someone who wants to make a genuine difference, delivering boundary-pushing technology projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ code
• Use real-time render engines such as Unreal, Unity and Omniverse
• Collaborate with the software development team on application design and development
• Work on extensions of existing products, as well as developing new products
• Suggest and implement improvements wherever possible
• Perform diagnostic tests and debug procedures
• Plan, design, develop, manage, document, test, deploy, and support new and existing modules
• Document processes and maintain software development records
• Support and mentor more junior developers, of which there is a small and growing team
• Keep up to date with C++ standards and advancements in application development
• 90% hands-on, 10% mentorship responsibility in a highly autonomous working environment

Requirements

• 5+ Practical work experience as a C++ software developer preferred
• Higher Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Game Development or similar preferred
• Experience deploying software across a variety of platforms and operating systems
• Experience with other languages such as Python, SQL, JavaScript, shell scripting
• Good problem-solving abilities, you are an out of the box thinker
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Great organisational and time management skills
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Dress down every day, no pressure to wear a suit to work here.
• We’re open to flexible work hours and hybrid working to accommodate a win-win situation for all, minimum 1 working day in the office per week preferred.
• We have a continuous development budget to put towards courses, training and conferences, so you can keep learning.
• Private health insurance with AXA Health that covers many physical and mental health costs, including dental and vision cash back.
• Gym membership discounts via AXA Health.
• Group life insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle to Work scheme – we’ll buy a bike up-front, and you can pay it off over the next 12 months via a salary sacrifice scheme.
• We organise occasional in-person office socials to make sure you have the opportunity to build on deeper trusting connections with peers.
• 33 days base holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays) including company closure between Christmas and NY
• IT equipment will be provided.
• Flexible salaries, experience dependent.

Interview Process

Our interviews are quite informal and conversational, generally carried out over a 3-stage process. To help us learn more about your workplace behaviours and preferences, you will also be invited to complete a short Predictive Index (PI), this is an online Behavioural and Cognitive Assessment. Depending on the position, you may be required to undertake a technical assessment. The final stage normally involves a visit at the office to meet with senior members of the management team and get a feel for where you will be working.

About Mo-Sys

Mo-Sys is an award-winning, world-renowned manufacturer of virtual production solutions and camera robotics for film, HETV and broadcast, empowering high-quality AR, VR and virtual production. 

We ship to broadcasters in 40+ countries to a customer base including BBC, Netflix, Fox, CNN, ESPN and Sky. Mo-Sys remote heads and robotics are used on many Hollywood blockbusters including Life of Pi, Birdman, Shape of Water, Tron, Source Code and Adjustment Bureau. We have also delivered boundary-pushing technology projects in close collaboration with clients like Red Bull Air Race and the film Gravity. 

We pride ourselves on having endless creativity, a “can do” attitude and a friendly family feel to the company. We’re looking for people who make all the difference in nurturing an inclusive, down-to-earth culture. We embrace fresh ideas, encourage innovation and value openness. We believe that great ideas come from anywhere and encourage our teams to work together across positions, departments, and geographical locations. We want people to love their work and show respect to all.