Graduate Software Engineer X 4

Adria Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast‑growing research and technology company near Cambridge is seeking a Graduate R&D Software Engineer. This entry-level role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, allowing you to design innovative software solutions and contribute to impactful R&D projects. Ideal candidates are recent STEM graduates with strong programming skills and an analytical mindset. You will work onsite in a dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate closely with engineering and research teams.

Benefits

Exposure to full product development lifecycle

Collaborative R&D environment

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• Strong experience in at least one programming language.
• Ability to learn across varied technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative software solutions.
• Build tools for data gathering and optimization.
• Maintain operational company systems.
• Contribute to R&D, software, and data science tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Programming (Python, Java, C++)

Analytical mindset

Education

2:1 or above in STEM discipline

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Graduate Software Engineer – High‑Growth Research & Technology Company (Near Cambridge)

My client is a fast‑growing research and technology company near Cambridge, seeking a Graduate R&D Software Engineer to support a broad range of research and development activities. This is an exciting entry‑level opportunity for a motivated early‑career engineer who enjoys variety, problem‑solving, and working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative software solutions in collaboration with the engineering team
• Build tools and methods for data gathering, preprocessing, and optimisation for machine learning and algorithm development
• Oversee and maintain operational company systems (Linux‑based)
• Contribute across a broad mix of R&D, software, data science, and technical problem‑solving tasks

Requirements

Essential

• Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn across varied technical domains
• Recent 2:1 (or above) graduate in a STEM discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics)
• Strong experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience with Python and familiarity with data science or machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Interest or experience in signals, RF, or SDRs
• Knowledge of version control (Git), containerisation (Docker), or cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Academic or project experience in ML, data science, or digital signal processing
• Enthusiasm for working in a startup environment and taking ownership of initiatives

What s on Offer

• Entry‑level role with exposure to the full product development lifecycle
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in a collaborative, dynamic R&D environment
• Hands‑on experience in software, data, and algorithm development within a scaling technology company
• Work onsite near Cambridge with close collaboration across engineering, research, and product teams
• Chance to contribute to impactful projects and take ownership of initiatives