macOS Software Engineer / Senior macOS Software Engineer

What You Will Do

• As our macOS Software Engineer, you will:
• Architect, design, develop and maintain native macOS application features and cross-platform C++ core libraries.
• Lead the development and optimisation of software for Apple Silicon and the wider macOS ecosystem.
• Resolve complex platform-specific challenges involving rendering, memory management and multi-threading.
• Deliver robust, scalable and maintainable solutions to technically demanding problems.
• 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 the development of both 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 effectively within Agile development teams.
• Occasionally travel to other Andor offices and customer sites when required.
• What We Are Looking For
• Essential
• 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.
• Desirable
• 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.
• About You
• You will thrive in this role if you:
• Enjoy solving challenging technical problems and working at a deep system level.
• Take ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.
• Communicate effectively and influence technical decisions.
• Adapt quickly when priorities change.
• Collaborate openly and support colleagues across teams.
• Challenge existing approaches and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Have a passion for quality, innovation and engineering excellence.
• We Value Potential, we know that no candidate will meet every requirement listed. If you're excited by the opportunity and believe your skills, experience and passion could make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals whose experience may not align perfectly with every criterion.
• Location & Eligibility
• This permanent position is based at our headquarters in Belfast or remotely within the UK. Please note that Oxford Instruments Andor is unable to provide visa sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.
• Why Join Andor & Imaris?
• This is an opportunity to work on software that has a real-world impact. Every day, researchers around the world rely on Andor technology to make discoveries that change lives and expand human knowledge.
• In return, you'll enjoy:
• 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
• If you're passionate about macOS development, high-performance software engineering and creating technology that makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today and help us enable the next generation of scientific discovery.

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