Senior Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineeress

Join Our Team as a Senior Software Engineer

Ready to engineer precision in the world of medical devices? Join a cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow's breakthroughs. Proclinical is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions, with a focus on Python development and cloud-connected applications. This hybrid position requires two days per week in the office in Watford.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software using Python, including writing tests with pytest and implementing software design patterns.
• Debug, read, and make targeted changes to C/C++ codebases as needed.
• Work with WebSockets, Web APIs, and cloud-connected applications.
• Utilize Linux utilities such as v4l2, ntp, systemd, journalctl, and iptables for development and troubleshooting.
• Apply networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, NAT, and related debugging workflows.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary agile team across cloud, mobile, web, and embedded engineering.
• Clearly discuss technical trade-offs and work collaboratively to reach practical engineering solutions.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Proficiency in Python development, including testing frameworks like pytest and mocking techniques.
• Ability to navigate and modify C/C++ codebases.
• Experience with WebSockets, Web APIs, and cloud-connected systems.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and associated utilities.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and debugging workflows.
• Effective communication skills and experience working in agile, interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of video engineering technologies such as FFmpeg, GStreamer, live streaming, or WebRTC.
• Understanding of video streaming protocols and metrics, including WebRTC, RTP/RTSP, HLS/DASH, latency, jitter, packet loss, bitrate, frame drops, and buffering.
• Experience with resource-constrained or embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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