Backend Python Engineer for AI Security R&D (Cambridge)

Client Server Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

23 days holiday

Job summary

Client Server Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Backend Software Engineer focused on Python within an R&D team to build a new greenfield product addressing advanced cybersecurity threats. You will work primarily on backend Python, with exposure to Rust, TypeScript and C++, in a fast paced, problem solving environment.

The role combines rapid prototyping with structured development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend experience and software engineering skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Experience with Rust, TypeScript or C++.
• Degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend Python for a new greenfield product.
• Tackle complex security-focused projects with rapid prototyping.
• Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Work with Rust and emerging tech as needed.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Cloud platforms

Rust/TypeScript/C++

Software engineering practices

STEM degree

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Rust

TypeScript

C++

Job description

Client Server Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Backend Software Engineer focused on Python within an R&D team to build a new greenfield product addressing advanced cybersecurity threats. You will work primarily on backend Python, with exposure to Rust, TypeScript and C++, in a fast paced, problem solving environment.

The role combines rapid prototyping with structured development and continuous improvement.