Machine Learning Software Engineer / Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer

Oxford Instruments Plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension

Share Incentive Plan

Leave Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Salary Exchange Scheme

Technology Purchase Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free On-site Parking

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Andor seeks a senior ML/vision software engineer to apply machine learning and computer vision to advanced image analysis, processing, and segmentation. You will lead design and deployment of high‑performance ML solutions within a C++ software stack, collaborating with scientists and product managers to deliver production-ready systems.

You will mentor teammates, influence architectural decisions, and explore emerging techniques to push product capabilities in 3D/4D imaging

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related quantitative discipline or equivalent experience
• Proven ML/CV research or production experience
• Strong Python and ML framework experience (PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• C++ development and cross‑platform (Windows/macOS) expertise
• Experience deploying ML models to production environments
• Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
• Integrate machine learning algorithms into high‑performance desktop applications.
• Contribute to the wider C++ application architecture and codebase.
• Collaborate in code reviews and promote engineering excellence.
• Profile and optimise model execution for CPU and GPU acceleration.
• Develop scalable solutions for large 3D/4D imaging datasets.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to other engineers and testers.
• Collaborate with software engineers, scientists and product managers from concept to deployment.
• Travel occasionally to other Oxford Instruments sites and customer locations when required.

Skills

Machine learning

Computer vision

Python

C++

Deep learning

CNNs/U‑Net

Production deployment

Software architecture

Mentoring

Research & publications

Education

BSc / MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Git

Azure DevOps

Windows

Mac

Job description

This is a senior individual contributor role for an experienced engineer who is passionate about applying machine learning and computer vision techniques to solve complex real-world problems. You will act as the technical expert for machine learning within the Imaris team, researching, developing and deploying advanced ML solutions that directly enhance our image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation capabilities. Working at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning and scientific imaging, you'll have the opportunity to tackle highly challenging problems involving large multidimensional datasets, cutting‑edge algorithms and high‑performance computing environments.,

• Design, develop and maintain robust software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
• Integrate machine learning algorithms into high-performance desktop applications.
• Contribute to the wider C++ application architecture and codebase.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.

Performance & Optimisation

• Profile and optimise model execution for CPU and GPU acceleration.
• Ensure efficient processing of large-scale 3D and 4D imaging datasets.
• Develop scalable and maintainable solutions suitable for production environments.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to other software engineers and test team members.
• Contribute to technical investigations and architectural decisions.
• Share knowledge and promote engineering excellence across the team.

Collaboration

• Work closely with software engineers, scientists, product managers and domain experts.
• Support product development from concept through to deployment.
• Occasionally travel to other Oxford Instruments sites and customer locations when required.
  BSc / MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent industry experience., Experience in software engineering, machine learning development or advanced applied research.

• Proven experience delivering machine learning projects from concept through to production deployment.
• Strong software development background with object‑oriented design principles.
• Experience researching, evaluating and implementing ML solutions for real-world business or scientific applications.
• Strong hands‑on programming experience., Deep understanding of machine learning theory, mathematics and image processing principles.
• Strong knowledge of modern deep learning architectures including CNNs, U‑Net and related computer vision frameworks.
• Production‑level experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Experience building, training, evaluating and deploying machine learning models.
• Strong understanding of Python scientific and machine learning ecosystems.
• Expertise in object‑oriented software design and development.
• Ability to independently research and implement innovative solutions to complex technical challenges., Research experience or publications in Computer Vision, Biomedical Image Analysis or Deep Learning.
• Experience working with multidimensional image data, volumetric datasets or large‑scale imaging systems.
• Experience deploying ML models into production environments.
• Knowledge of C++ software development.
• Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cross‑platform development (Windows and Mac).
• Exposure to cloud‑based training workflows.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Research, develop and deploy advanced machine learning solutions for image analysis, image processing, object detection and segmentation.
• Evaluate technical challenges and determine the most effective ML approach, whether developing custom models or adapting state‑of‑the‑art solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies and techniques to continuously improve product capabilities.

Money & Lifestyle

• Competitive salary
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Share Incentive Plan
• Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Salary Exchange Scheme
• Technology Purchase Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free On-site Parking

Career Development

• Professional qualification support
• Accredited learning and development programmes
• Career progression opportunities across the Oxford Instruments Group
• Long Service Awards

Work-Life Balance

• 187.5 hours annual leave plus 9 customary holidays
• Early finish every Friday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Bereavement leave

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
• Are naturally curious and passionate about innovation.
• Take ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality solutions.
• Enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Can translate research concepts into robust, production-ready software.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve.
• Are motivated by seeing your work contribute to meaningful scientific advancements.

At Oxford Instruments Andor we are dedicated to enabling the world’s greatest scientific breakthroughs. Our cutting‑edge imaging, spectroscopy and microscopy technologies are helping researchers develop life‑saving treatments, explore deeper into space and advance sustainable energy solutions.

As a global leader in high‑performance light measurement technology, we combine expertise in sensors, electronics, optics and software to deliver industry‑leading solutions to customers in over 55 countries worldwide. Guided by our core values of Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful, we strive to create technologies that make a meaningful difference to science and society.

Oxford Instruments Andor operates a Preferred Supplier List and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. We are not responsible for fees associated with unsolicited submissions.