DV Cleared ML Engineer, Onsite Spiking Neural Networks

MFK Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MFK Recruitment seeks a DV-cleared Machine Learning Engineer to build an engineering-grade Spiking Neural Network platform for practical machine-vision and perception applications onsite in Cambridgeshire. You will translate research concepts into robust software suitable for integration into operational products.

Ideal candidates have strong Python, PyTorch and SNN experience, with hands-on software engineering ability and a solid mathematical background to optimize performance on CPUs/GPUs and

Qualifications

• Active UK DV clearance.
• Strong practical knowledge of Spiking Neural Networks or neuromorphic computing.
• Experience implementing or modifying SNN architectures.
• Understanding of neuron models such as LIF, Izhikevich or related approaches.
• Knowledge of learning methods such as STDP, Hebbian learning or surrogate-gradient training.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with PyTorch or an SNN framework such as snnTorch, Norse, Nengo, Brian2 or Lava.
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability.
• Evidence of building working software rather than concentrating entirely on theoretical research.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Spiking Neural Network models and supporting software.
• Develop reusable components for training, simulation and inference.
• Implement neuron models, synaptic behaviour and learning mechanisms.
• Apply SNN techniques to computer vision, perception and event-driven data.
• Benchmark accuracy, latency, memory usage and computational performance.
• Optimise implementations for CPUs, GPUs and specialist hardware.
• Develop robust testing, validation and profiling frameworks.
• Translate research concepts into maintainable engineering solutions.
• Work with computer vision, software and systems engineers.
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Python development

Spiking Neural Networks

SNN knowledge

Software engineering

Mathematical/analytical ability

Software design principles

Tools

PyTorch

snnTorch

Norse

Nengo

Brian2

Lava

C

C++

CUDA

Job description

MFK Recruitment seeks a DV-cleared Machine Learning Engineer to build an engineering-grade Spiking Neural Network platform for practical machine-vision and perception applications onsite in Cambridgeshire. You will translate research concepts into robust software suitable for integration into operational products.

Ideal candidates have strong Python, PyTorch and SNN experience, with hands-on software engineering ability and a solid mathematical background to optimize performance on CPUs/GPUs and