C++ Developer

Senior C++ Software Developer (Freelance Contract)

Location: Remote (Europe Only)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Start Date: August 2026
Engagement: Freelance Contractor

We are supporting an innovative MedTech company developing advanced robotic technology and are seeking an experienced Senior C++ Software Developer to join a long-term project on a fully remote basis.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working on complex, hardware-integrated systems where software performance, reliability, and quality are critical. You'll be developing software used within highly regulated environments, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver next-generation robotic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software using modern C++
• Develop software for robotic and hardware-integrated systems
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions
• Optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability across complex applications
• Work closely with systems, electronics, controls, and product development teams
• Support verification, validation, and testing activities
• Contribute to Agile software development processes

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with modern C++ (C++17/20)
• Experience developing software for robotics, automation, mechatronics, or complex hardware-integrated products
• Strong Qt and Linux development experience
• Experience working on large-scale software systems and complex codebases
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, multithreading, and performance optimization
• Experience within a regulated environment such as Medical Devices or Life Sciences
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within distributed engineering teams

Desirable Experience

• Medical device software development
• Robotic-assisted surgical systems or healthcare robotics
• ROS / ROS2
• Computer vision, imaging systems, or sensor integration
• IEC 62304, FDA, or ISO 14971 exposure
• Real-time systems and motion control
• Legacy application modernization and software refactoring