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

Salt; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Cambridge is seeking a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of commercial Python experience. You will join an AI & Cyber Security focus, working hybrid with 2 days in the office, tackling R&D projects and building production-grade software.

You’ll contribute to architecture decisions, collaborate across teams, and mentor colleagues while applying Python, C++, Rust or JavaScript in security-focused problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial Python coding experience.
• Proficiency in Python with exposure to C++, Rust or JavaScript.
• Experience with Docker and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and Git; security awareness a plus.

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

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Cloud environments

Software architecture

Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Cloud environments

Job description

Salt in Cambridge is seeking a mid-level software engineer with at least 2 years of commercial Python experience. You will join an AI & Cyber Security focus, working hybrid with 2 days in the office, tackling R&D projects and building production-grade software.

You’ll contribute to architecture decisions, collaborate across teams, and mentor colleagues while applying Python, C++, Rust or JavaScript in security-focused problems.