Software Engineer - Contract

Software Engineer, Rust / C++ (contract) Rate: Up to £650 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Birmingham - 3 days onsite Contract length: 3 month contract (initially) Start date: ASAP The Role We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our client's team in Birmingham on a seriously exciting Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) project. Imagine multiple AGV's all running in sync, in real-time. This is a huge engineering challenge and plenty of fun. You'll mainly work in Rust, but strong C++ developers with a Computer Science background and the drive to get into Rust are very welcome. Experience with industrial systems or PLCs is a big plus. What you'll be doing Building support tooling to control the AGVs Developing diagnostics and feedback systems for the full AGV fleetWhat you'll need Strong Rust or C++ (happy to learn Rust if new to it) Solid problem-solving skills Computer Science background Linux experience (nice to have) Industrial/PLC knowledge (desirable) This is a chance to make a real impact in an SME environment, working in a supportive team on cutting-edge engineering problems

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025