Software Engineer

Software Engineer – OEM/SDK (C++ / Multi-platform)

Location: Cambridge, UK (hybrid) • Type: Full-time, permanent

RealVNC® is the most reliable and secure remote access solution, built by the original creators of VNC® technology. For over 25 years, we’ve enabled a global workforce to work wherever works. Our software is trusted by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, including teams at Intel, IBM, NASA, Shell, DreamWorks and Philips.

We’re growing our SDK team, which builds the products that let customers embed VNC technology into their own applications and devices. If you enjoy working close to customers, shaping APIs, and delivering high-quality cross-platform software, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

You’ll help design, develop, demonstrate, support and maintain our SDK and APIs across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, all built on a modern C++ core. You’ll collaborate directly with customers and partners to understand requirements, advise on best practice, and influence the SDK roadmap to meet both customer needs and internal objectives.

What you’ll do

• Extend and maintain our cross-platform SDK and public APIs.
• Prototype and demo new features for customer use-cases; produce clear technical docs.
• Engage with OEM/ISV partners to unblock integrations and share implementation guidance.
• Contribute to design and code reviews, with a strong focus on networking and security.
• Work with Product, Support and Engineering to deliver robust, high-quality releases.

What you’ll bring

• Strong C++ and object-oriented design skills.
• Exposure to C#, Python or Java.
• Proven experience on at least one major desktop platform.
• Clear understanding of networking technologies and security principles.
• Experience designing, supporting and maintaining public APIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.
• Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent industry experience).

Nice to have: mobile or embedded app development; JavaScript/web application experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Private medical and dental cover
• Hybrid working: combine focused remote work with collaborative days in our Cambridge HQ
• The opportunity to influence widely-deployed technology used across healthcare, industrial and enterprise environments

Apply now

If this sounds like you, please apply via the RealVNC careers page and include a CV that highlights relevant C++/SDK/API work.

RealVNC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.