Graduate Software Engineer X 4

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth research and technology company near Cambridge is looking for a motivated Graduate R&D Software Engineer. This entry-level position offers a chance to work on innovative software solutions and contribute to diverse research and development projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a recent 2:1 or above in a STEM discipline and strong programming skills. The role involves maintaining operational systems and building tools for machine learning applications.

Benefits

Exposure to the full product development lifecycle

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology

Hands-on experience in R&D

Qualifications

• Eager to learn across varied technical domains.
• Experience with Python and data science libraries is a plus.
• Interest in signals or RF is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative software solutions.
• Build tools for data gathering and optimisation.
• Maintain operational company systems.

Skills

Highly motivated, adaptable

Strong experience in programming languages (Python, Java, C++)

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recent 2:1 or above in STEM discipline

Tools

Git

Docker

Cloud platforms (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

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