Algorithmic Application Engineer - Scale & Innovate

SoCode Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is looking for an Application Engineer to build and optimise web-based applications for complex problems. Ideal candidates are graduates from top Russell Group universities with a strong foundation in algorithms and programming. You will work closely with product teams and mentor junior engineers. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £75,000 plus bonuses, within a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a top Russell Group university with a strong mathematics foundation.
• Ability to tackle complex mathematical and algorithmic challenges.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise web‑based applications for specialist teams.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and domain-expert teams.
• Contribute to an engineering culture that values clean code and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and become a go-to for technology areas.

Skills

Strong understanding of algorithms

Data structures

Problem-solving techniques

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Excellent communication skills

Education

1st from a top Russell Group university (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics)

Job description

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is looking for an Application Engineer to build and optimise web-based applications for complex problems. Ideal candidates are graduates from top Russell Group universities with a strong foundation in algorithms and programming. You will work closely with product teams and mentor junior engineers. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £75,000 plus bonuses, within a dynamic tech environment.