Instrumentation Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking an Instrumentation Software Engineer in Kidlington, UK, to build software interfaces for external hardware and APIs using Python. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming with Python and C, combined with experience in hardware-software integration. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, science, or a related field.
• Multiple years of experience with high-level programming languages like Python and C.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with hardware-software integration.

Responsibilities

• Build software interfaces for external hardware and APIs using Python.
• Evaluate software and hardware performance using tools and setups.

Skills

Python

C

Rust

Hardware-software integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field

Job description

Instrumentation Software Engineer | Oxford | £50,000 - £65,000

The Role

• Build software interfaces for external hardware and APIs using Python
• Use Python, C, and other languages to operate measurement equipment and laboratory instruments
• Combine multiple hardware components into unified, functional systems
• Evaluate software and hardware performance using benchtop tools and larger field‑ready setups

Key Skills and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, science, or a related field
• Multiple years of industry or relevant experience working with high‑level programming languages (e.g., Python, C, Rust)
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Background in developing software used to operate or interface with hardware
• Familiarity with hardware‑software integration, including timing and synchronization considerations

Join a team where your work directly contributes to advancing cutting‑edge technology. If you're excited by complex challenges and the opportunity to shape next‑generation systems, we'd love to hear from you.