Graduate Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup from Cambridge University is looking for an early career Graduate Software Engineer to build an open-source Python LLM evaluation library. The role involves high ownership, impacting software and technical direction within a dynamic team focused on advancing AI technologies. Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus, and share options

Company-issued laptop

Flexible/remote work environment

Travel allowances for meetups

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices.
• Bachelor’s degree expected by autumn 2025 or already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Developing Python evaluation library for LLMs.
• Engaging with community via GitHub.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Science teams.

Skills

Software Engineering Practices

Python

Community Engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Tools

Machine Learning Frameworks

Data Analysis Platforms

Scrum

Agile Methodologies

Job description

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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 deploying AI applications using LLMs. We aim to help companies and researchers push the state-of-the-art in Artificial Intelligence and achieve human-aligned AGI.

We are seeking an early career Graduate Software Engineer to assist in building our Python LLM evaluation library, working closely with the Engineering and Science teams. We are open to remote candidates in the UK.

As one of our initial hires, this role offers high impact and ownership. You will influence our software and product roadmaps, engage with users and customers to promote platform adoption, and have a significant say in the company's technical direction.

Key responsibilities

Working directly with the CTO, you will lead the development of our open source Python tools and help grow our community. The ideal candidate is passionate about software and AI, with experience in LLMs, open source contributions, or personal projects. Your duties include:

• Developing our Python open source evaluation library;
• Engaging with the community via GitHub or other channels, addressing bugs, and documenting to foster adoption;
• Collaborating with Engineering and Science teams to implement features and metrics;
• Ensuring platform security and performance standards;
• Writing high-quality, well-tested code following best practices;
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and strategic planning.

You should be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, innovative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (graduating autumn 2025 or already obtained) in Computer Science, AI, or related field;
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, architecture, code reviews, source control, deployment, testing, and operational excellence;
• Strong proficiency in Python.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Torch, Hugging Face) or data analysis platforms (e.g., Pandas);
• Open source project experience;
• Community engagement experience;
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies.

Our Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus, and share options;
• Company-issued laptop;
• Flexible/remote work environment. Based in Cambridge/London, but open to remote UK/EU candidates. Travel allowances provided for meetups.