Graduate Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup, Trismik, is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to contribute to its Python LLM evaluation library. As a key early hire, you'll influence the technical roadmap, collaborate closely with teams, and foster community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong Python background and a passion for AI.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus, and share options

Company-issued laptop

Flexible/remote work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (graduating autumn 2025 or already obtained) in Computer Science, AI, or equivalent experience.
• Very strong knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of our Python open source evaluation library.
• Engage with the community through GitHub, fixing bugs and writing documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Science teams to implement features and metrics.

Skills

Python

Software engineering practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, AI, or equivalent experience

Tools

Machine learning frameworks

Data analysis platforms

Job description

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Graduate Software Engineer, Chesterfield

Client: Trismik

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are Trismik, an early-stage startup spinning out of Cambridge University developing adversarial tests for Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to provide the fastest and most accurate testing environment to add the highest value to AI engineers wishing to deploy AI applications using LLMs. We do this to help companies and researchers to push forward the SoTA in Artificial Intelligence and to achieve the best possible chance of a human-aligned AGI.

We are looking for an early career Graduate Software Engineer to help us build our Python LLM evaluation library, working closely with the Engineering and Science teams. We open to hiring remotely in the UK.

As one of our first hires, this is a high-impact and high-ownership role. You will influence our software roadmap, have a strong say in how our technical and product roadmap evolves, and engage with users and customers to foster platform adoption.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the development of our Python open source evaluation library.
• Engage with the community through GitHub and other channels, fixing bugs and writing documentation to promote platform adoption.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Science teams to implement features and metrics.
• Ensure platform security and performance standards.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code following best practices.
• Contribute to technical roadmap and strategic planning.

You will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big, be creative, pay attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (graduating autumn 2025 or already obtained) in Computer Science, AI, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Very strong knowledge of Python.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., Torch, Huggingface) and/or data analysis platforms (e.g., Pandas).
• Experience with open source projects.
• Experience in community engagement projects.
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile practices.

Our Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus, and share options.
• Company-issued laptop.
• Flexible/remote work environment, based in Cambridge/London or remote within the UK/EU with travel allowances.