Biomedical ML Software Engineer

The Francis Crick Institute Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Gym discounts

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (Machine Learning) to join the Software Engineering and AI team. You will design, implement, and deploy ml solutions to accelerate scientific discovery, collaborating with researchers and technical specialists.

Strong Python and ML theory fundamentals are essential, with experience in reproducible scientific software and containerised environments (Docker/Apptainer). The role is based in London at Crick’s state-of-the-art campus.

Qualifications

• Strong Python software engineering skills for ML systems.
• Experience with ML theory and mathematical foundations.
• Ability to develop reproducible scientific software and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software to meet project needs and deadlines.
• Collaborate with scientists and facilities, building strong relationships.
• Contribute to code reviews and co-development while maintaining quality standards.
• Plan projects with feasibility assessment, prototyping, and estimates.
• Deliver end-to-end lifecycle from engagement to maintenance.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Containerisation

Docker

Apptainer

LangChain

LlamaIndex

LLM frameworks

HPC / Cloud

Software engineering

Tools

Docker

Apptainer

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Job description

The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (Machine Learning) to join the Software Engineering and AI team. You will design, implement, and deploy ml solutions to accelerate scientific discovery, collaborating with researchers and technical specialists.

Strong Python and ML theory fundamentals are essential, with experience in reproducible scientific software and containerised environments (Docker/Apptainer). The role is based in London at Crick’s state-of-the-art campus.