Python Developer - AI & Cybersecurity R&D (Hybrid)

Salt Search; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Search in Cambridge is seeking a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of commercial Python experience to join our hybrid team. You will work on AI and cybersecurity projects, designing production-grade software and mentoring peers.

Expect to tackle challenging R&D tasks, shape architectural direction, and collaborate across teams. A strong background in Python, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud environments is required, with independence and ownership of work emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial Python coding experience.
• Proficiency with Python and at least one of C++, Rust or JavaScript.
• Experience with Docker and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and Git.
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity or malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to technically challenging R&D projects.
• Design and build production-quality software.
• Help shape technical direction and architecture.
• Work across teams and mentor other engineers.
• Explore new ideas and turn prototypes into scalable solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

JavaScript

Docker

CI/CD

Git

Cybersecurity

malware analysis

statistical analysis

Tools

Docker

Cloud environments

Job description

Salt Search in Cambridge is seeking a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of commercial Python experience to join our hybrid team. You will work on AI and cybersecurity projects, designing production-grade software and mentoring peers.

Expect to tackle challenging R&D tasks, shape architectural direction, and collaborate across teams. A strong background in Python, Docker, CI/CD, and cloud environments is required, with independence and ownership of work emphasized.